NUR 170 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Phases of relationships - Answers - The stages in the therapeutic nurse-client
relationship: Orientation, Identification, Exploitation/Working, and Resolution/Terminal.
Orientation phase - Answers - The initial phase where the nurse introduces themselves,
explains the purpose of the meeting, and discusses confidentiality.
Identification phase - Answers - The phase focused on building trust and rapport, and
identifying goals between the nurse and client.
Exploitation/Working phase - Answers - The phase where problem-solving occurs and
interventions are developed collaboratively.
Resolution/Terminal phase - Answers - The final phase of the nurse-client relationship,
marking the end of the shift or care.
Techniques of therapeutic communication - Answers - Methods used to facilitate
effective communication, including silence, active listening, restating, focusing on the
patient, open-ended questions, reflecting, and accepting.
ISBAR-R - Answers - A communication tool used in healthcare: Introduction, Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Read back/repeat.
SOAP Notes - Answers - A method for documenting patient information: Subjective,
Objective, Assessment, Plan.
CUS - Answers - An acronym for Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety, used to
communicate safety concerns in healthcare.
Evidence-based practice - Answers - The integration of best research evidence with
clinical expertise and patient values for optimal health care delivery.
Patient-centered care - Answers - Recognizing the client or designee as a full partner in
providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for their preferences,
values, and needs.
Teamwork & collaboration - Answers - Functioning effectively within nursing and inter-
professional teams to achieve quality client care through open communication and
mutual respect.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Phases of relationships - Answers - The stages in the therapeutic nurse-client
relationship: Orientation, Identification, Exploitation/Working, and Resolution/Terminal.
Orientation phase - Answers - The initial phase where the nurse introduces themselves,
explains the purpose of the meeting, and discusses confidentiality.
Identification phase - Answers - The phase focused on building trust and rapport, and
identifying goals between the nurse and client.
Exploitation/Working phase - Answers - The phase where problem-solving occurs and
interventions are developed collaboratively.
Resolution/Terminal phase - Answers - The final phase of the nurse-client relationship,
marking the end of the shift or care.
Techniques of therapeutic communication - Answers - Methods used to facilitate
effective communication, including silence, active listening, restating, focusing on the
patient, open-ended questions, reflecting, and accepting.
ISBAR-R - Answers - A communication tool used in healthcare: Introduction, Situation,
Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Read back/repeat.
SOAP Notes - Answers - A method for documenting patient information: Subjective,
Objective, Assessment, Plan.
CUS - Answers - An acronym for Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety, used to
communicate safety concerns in healthcare.
Evidence-based practice - Answers - The integration of best research evidence with
clinical expertise and patient values for optimal health care delivery.
Patient-centered care - Answers - Recognizing the client or designee as a full partner in
providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for their preferences,
values, and needs.
Teamwork & collaboration - Answers - Functioning effectively within nursing and inter-
professional teams to achieve quality client care through open communication and
mutual respect.
