Nsg 526 Exam 1, Exam 2, Exam 3 2026
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The nurse-client relationship is primarily built on which of the following principles?
I) Professionalism and boundaries
II) Personal friendships
III) Family dynamics
IV) Financial incentives
I) Professionalism and boundaries
In the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, the nurse's role includes which of the following?
I) Offering personal opinions about the patient's choices
II) Establishing trust and rapport with the patient
III) Keeping information confidential only when convenient
IV) Avoiding discussions about the patient's feelings
II) Establishing trust and rapport with the patient
Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves the nurse assessing the patient's needs
and setting mutual goals?
I) Orientation phase
II) Working phase
III) Termination phase
IV) Assessment phase
,I) Orientation phase
A nurse recognizes that a patient feels anxious and withdrawn due to their recent diagnosis.
The nurse decides to sit quietly with the patient to offer support. This is an example of which
aspect of the nurse-client relationship?
I) Countertransference
II) Empathy
III) Transference
IV) Boundaries
II) Empathy
In the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions is
most appropriate for the nurse to take?
I) Discuss personal feelings about the patient's progress;
II) Reflect on the progress made and summarize the outcomes
III) Avoid discussing the end of the relationship to prevent distress
IV) Suggest that the patient find a new therapist
II) Reflect on the progress made and summarize the outcomes
Hildegard Peplau expanded upon Harry Stack Sullivan's interpersonal theory by emphasizing
the importance of which specific aspect in nursing practice?
I) The unconscious mind
II) Psychosexual stages of development
III) The nurse-client relationship
IV) Behavioral conditioning
III) The nurse-client relationship
,In a patient-centered care approach, the healthcare provider prioritizes which of the
following strategies when interacting with patients?
I) Directing patients on what they should do to improve their health
II) Allowing patients to guide their own care by asking appropriate questions and
encouraging reflection
III) Making decisions for patients to ensure they follow medical advice
IV) Avoiding discussions about the patient's feelings or preferences
II) Allowing patients to guide their own care by asking appropriate questions and
encouraging reflection
A therapist notices that a patient often talks about their childhood experiences, attributing
their current anxiety to specific events from that time. The therapist interprets this as the
patient trying to uncover unresolved conflicts. Which Freudian concept is the therapist
applying in this situation?
I) Defense mechanisms
II) Transference
III) Repression
IV) Psychosexual development
III) Repression
During a therapy session, a patient expresses anger towards their therapist for perceived
negligence, even though the therapist has been attentive. The therapist recognizes that this
behavior may be a projection of the patient's feelings toward a critical parent. Which
Freudian concept is at play here?
I) Rationalization
II) Projection
III) Displacement
, IV) Sublimation
II) Projection
A client is discussing their desire for success and recognition, stating that they will do
anything to achieve their goals, including manipulating others. The therapist identifies this
behavior as an indication of a dominant id. How would Freud describe this situation in terms
of personality structure?
I) The id is in conflict with the superego.
II) The ego is effectively mediating between the id and reality.
III) The superego is preventing the id from achieving gratification.
IV) The id is operating in accordance with the moral standards of the superego.
I) The id is in conflict with the superego.
A patient frequently uses humor to cope with feelings of inadequacy and anxiety about a
recent job loss. According to Freud, which defense mechanism is the patient employing?
I) Denial
II) Regression
III) Sublimation
IV) Humor
IV) Humor
In therapy, a patient reveals that they have a strong aversion to a coworker but cannot
articulate why. They frequently express this hatred towards their boss instead. This behavior
reflects which Freudian defense mechanism?
I) Reaction formation
II) Displacement
III) Rationalization
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The nurse-client relationship is primarily built on which of the following principles?
I) Professionalism and boundaries
II) Personal friendships
III) Family dynamics
IV) Financial incentives
I) Professionalism and boundaries
In the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, the nurse's role includes which of the following?
I) Offering personal opinions about the patient's choices
II) Establishing trust and rapport with the patient
III) Keeping information confidential only when convenient
IV) Avoiding discussions about the patient's feelings
II) Establishing trust and rapport with the patient
Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves the nurse assessing the patient's needs
and setting mutual goals?
I) Orientation phase
II) Working phase
III) Termination phase
IV) Assessment phase
,I) Orientation phase
A nurse recognizes that a patient feels anxious and withdrawn due to their recent diagnosis.
The nurse decides to sit quietly with the patient to offer support. This is an example of which
aspect of the nurse-client relationship?
I) Countertransference
II) Empathy
III) Transference
IV) Boundaries
II) Empathy
In the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship, which of the following actions is
most appropriate for the nurse to take?
I) Discuss personal feelings about the patient's progress;
II) Reflect on the progress made and summarize the outcomes
III) Avoid discussing the end of the relationship to prevent distress
IV) Suggest that the patient find a new therapist
II) Reflect on the progress made and summarize the outcomes
Hildegard Peplau expanded upon Harry Stack Sullivan's interpersonal theory by emphasizing
the importance of which specific aspect in nursing practice?
I) The unconscious mind
II) Psychosexual stages of development
III) The nurse-client relationship
IV) Behavioral conditioning
III) The nurse-client relationship
,In a patient-centered care approach, the healthcare provider prioritizes which of the
following strategies when interacting with patients?
I) Directing patients on what they should do to improve their health
II) Allowing patients to guide their own care by asking appropriate questions and
encouraging reflection
III) Making decisions for patients to ensure they follow medical advice
IV) Avoiding discussions about the patient's feelings or preferences
II) Allowing patients to guide their own care by asking appropriate questions and
encouraging reflection
A therapist notices that a patient often talks about their childhood experiences, attributing
their current anxiety to specific events from that time. The therapist interprets this as the
patient trying to uncover unresolved conflicts. Which Freudian concept is the therapist
applying in this situation?
I) Defense mechanisms
II) Transference
III) Repression
IV) Psychosexual development
III) Repression
During a therapy session, a patient expresses anger towards their therapist for perceived
negligence, even though the therapist has been attentive. The therapist recognizes that this
behavior may be a projection of the patient's feelings toward a critical parent. Which
Freudian concept is at play here?
I) Rationalization
II) Projection
III) Displacement
, IV) Sublimation
II) Projection
A client is discussing their desire for success and recognition, stating that they will do
anything to achieve their goals, including manipulating others. The therapist identifies this
behavior as an indication of a dominant id. How would Freud describe this situation in terms
of personality structure?
I) The id is in conflict with the superego.
II) The ego is effectively mediating between the id and reality.
III) The superego is preventing the id from achieving gratification.
IV) The id is operating in accordance with the moral standards of the superego.
I) The id is in conflict with the superego.
A patient frequently uses humor to cope with feelings of inadequacy and anxiety about a
recent job loss. According to Freud, which defense mechanism is the patient employing?
I) Denial
II) Regression
III) Sublimation
IV) Humor
IV) Humor
In therapy, a patient reveals that they have a strong aversion to a coworker but cannot
articulate why. They frequently express this hatred towards their boss instead. This behavior
reflects which Freudian defense mechanism?
I) Reaction formation
II) Displacement
III) Rationalization
