A person who has just lost their job tells their friends that they
are not worried about it and that they will find a better one soon,
even though they are feeling anxious and upset. This is an
example of which defense mechanism?
A) Rationalization
B) Denial
C) Projection
D) Suppression
A) Rationalization
A child who is upset about their parents' divorce starts to throw
temper tantrums and exhibit behaviors typical of a younger
child. This behavior is an example of which defense
mechanism?
A) Regression
B) Displacement
C) Sublimation
D) Reaction Formation
A) Regression
During a therapy session, a patient expresses feelings of sadness
and frustration about their life circumstances. The nurse
responds, "I understand how you feel; many people experience
these emotions." This response is an example of:
A) Therapeutic communication
,B) Non-therapeutic communication
C) Empathy
D) Advice-giving
B) Non-therapeutic communication
A patient shares their fear of an upcoming medical procedure.
The nurse responds, "It sounds like you're really scared about
this. Can you tell me more about what specifically worries you?"
This response is an example of:
A) Minimizing
B) Therapeutic communication
C) Closed-ended questioning
D) Interruption
B) Therapeutic communication
A nurse is helping a patient process their feelings about grief.
The nurse says, "It's important to express your feelings during
this difficult time. How do you feel when you think about your
loss?" This statement demonstrates:
A) Judgmental attitude
B) Therapeutic communication
C) Passive listening
D) Non-therapeutic communication
B) Therapeutic communication
Harry Stack Sullivan's interpersonal theory emphasizes the
importance of which of the following in the development of
personality?
, A) Genetic predispositions
B) Social interactions and relationships
C) Unconscious drives
D) Behavioral conditioning
B) Social interactions and relationships
Hildegard Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations in nursing
focuses on the nurse-patient relationship. Which of the
following phases does Peplau identify as the first stage of this
relationship?
A) Working phase
B) Orientation phase
C) Termination phase
D) Resolution phase
B) Orientation phase
According to Sullivan, the development of the self-concept is
largely influenced by:
A) Biological factors
B) Early childhood experiences
C) Interpersonal relationships and feedback from others
D) Environmental stressors
C) Interpersonal relationships and feedback from others
In Peplau's model, the nurse's role in the working phase of the
relationship involves which of the following?