NR 222 HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXAM 3 2026/2027 | CHAMBERLAIN
COLLEGE OF NURSING | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD
PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. A key principle of Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development is that:
There is a crisis between two dichotomous questions at each stage
Individuals must complete each stage of development before moving
to the next if they are to develop fully
Development starts with conflicts focussed on the self and ends
conflicts focussed on others
Development can be broken into 8 stages and 2 phases
All of the other answers are correct
2. What pattern of development is from head to toe; (example); Infants have
head control before they are able to crawl, stand or walk?
Cephalocaudal
Proximal-Distal
General to specific
3. What is the primary benefit of self-disclosure in the context of self-
knowledge?
It increases social interactions.
It helps in developing therapeutic relationships.
It allows for better communication with others.
It fosters deeper self-examination and understanding.
,4. In a scenario where a patient is reluctant to share information, which
communication technique would be most effective for the nurse to use?
Direct commands
Ignoring the patient
Closed questions
Open-ended questions
5. Why do nurses use reflection on and in their nursing practice?
To unwind from a shift and forget about what happened
To make sense of their experiences so they can learn from them and
make changes if required
To make sense of what is happening so they can never make that
mistake again
To clear their mind so that they do not miss anything that might be
happening
6. Why do we do values clarification?
RESOLVES ISSUES OF"VALUE CONFLICT"
Reflecting on decision making in a situation
Help nurses explore personal values and feelings and to decide how
to act on personal beliefs. it also facilitates nurse-patient
communication.
Greater self-awareness and personal insight
Helps you articulate what matters most and what priorities are guiding
your decision making.
All of the above
, 7. Which is an effective communication technique to implement during a clinical
interview?
Avoiding eye contact
Active listening
Giving advice
Use of leading questions
8. Which of the following best describes empathy in nursing?
Understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously
experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the patient
and their family.
Providing care without regard for patient preferences or needs
Treating patients as objects rather than individuals with feelings and
experiences
Ignoring the emotions and experiences of patients and their families
9. What is the primary activity a nurse engages in during the preorientation
phase?
Developing care plans
Conducting patient assessments
Meeting with other healthcare professionals
Preparing for the day and organizing themselves
10. In a nursing context, how might understanding Erikson's stages of
psychosocial development assist in patient care for a young adult facing
identity issues?
COLLEGE OF NURSING | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD
PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. A key principle of Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development is that:
There is a crisis between two dichotomous questions at each stage
Individuals must complete each stage of development before moving
to the next if they are to develop fully
Development starts with conflicts focussed on the self and ends
conflicts focussed on others
Development can be broken into 8 stages and 2 phases
All of the other answers are correct
2. What pattern of development is from head to toe; (example); Infants have
head control before they are able to crawl, stand or walk?
Cephalocaudal
Proximal-Distal
General to specific
3. What is the primary benefit of self-disclosure in the context of self-
knowledge?
It increases social interactions.
It helps in developing therapeutic relationships.
It allows for better communication with others.
It fosters deeper self-examination and understanding.
,4. In a scenario where a patient is reluctant to share information, which
communication technique would be most effective for the nurse to use?
Direct commands
Ignoring the patient
Closed questions
Open-ended questions
5. Why do nurses use reflection on and in their nursing practice?
To unwind from a shift and forget about what happened
To make sense of their experiences so they can learn from them and
make changes if required
To make sense of what is happening so they can never make that
mistake again
To clear their mind so that they do not miss anything that might be
happening
6. Why do we do values clarification?
RESOLVES ISSUES OF"VALUE CONFLICT"
Reflecting on decision making in a situation
Help nurses explore personal values and feelings and to decide how
to act on personal beliefs. it also facilitates nurse-patient
communication.
Greater self-awareness and personal insight
Helps you articulate what matters most and what priorities are guiding
your decision making.
All of the above
, 7. Which is an effective communication technique to implement during a clinical
interview?
Avoiding eye contact
Active listening
Giving advice
Use of leading questions
8. Which of the following best describes empathy in nursing?
Understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously
experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of the patient
and their family.
Providing care without regard for patient preferences or needs
Treating patients as objects rather than individuals with feelings and
experiences
Ignoring the emotions and experiences of patients and their families
9. What is the primary activity a nurse engages in during the preorientation
phase?
Developing care plans
Conducting patient assessments
Meeting with other healthcare professionals
Preparing for the day and organizing themselves
10. In a nursing context, how might understanding Erikson's stages of
psychosocial development assist in patient care for a young adult facing
identity issues?
