Therapeutic touch correct answers The purposeful touching of another person to convey
empathy, care, and tenderness. Such as patient's hand or touching the patient's shoulder, can
provide comfort and may alleviate pain.
Which neurotransmitter transports pain and pulses from the peripheral to the central nervous
system correct answers Substance P
Suchman's Stages of Illness correct answers Stage 1: Symptom experience: Believe something is
wrong
Stage 2: Assumption of the sick role: Accepts the sick role and seeks confirmation
Stage 3: Medical care contact: Seeks advice of a health professional
Stage 4: Dependent client role: Becomes dependent on the professional for help
Stage 5: Recovery or rehabilitation: Resume former roles and responsibilities
Stage one of illness correct answers experiencing symptoms.
Stage 2 of illness correct answers Assuming the sick role
Stage 3 of illness correct answers Medical care contact: Seeks advice of a health professional
Stage 4 of illness correct answers Dependent client role: Becomes dependent on the professional
for help
Stage 5 of illness correct answers Recovery or rehabilitation: Resume former roles and
responsibilities
,Verbal descriptive scale correct answers Assess the intensity of pain by asking the patient to
verbally describe the level of pain
Which herb has pain relieving properties correct answers Ginger, rose hips,aloe Vera, black
Cohosh
Upon returning to the nursing unit after knee surgery the patient reports pain at the surgical site
which action would the nurse take 1st correct answers Assess the characteristics of the pain
Self-Efficacy Theory correct answers An individual's belief that he or she is capable of
performing a task.
Self efficacy nursing action correct answers Giving verbal reinforcements to make changes.
Receiving training and guidance and performing actions.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs correct answers physiological, safety, love/belonging, self-esteem,
self-actualization
Self actualization correct answers the process by which people achieve their full potential
Self esteem Maslow correct answers confidence, achievement, respect of others, the need to be a
unique individual
Love and belonging Maslow correct answers friendship, family, sexual intimacy
Safety and security Maslow correct answers health, employment, property, family and social
stability
Physiological needs Maslow correct answers Level 1: These include the most basic needs that
are vital to survival, such as the need for water, air, food, and sleep.
, bio feedback correct answers learning to control and regulate bodily responses with the mind
(can use machines to monitor it
Practical Uses: 1. Can lower heart rate (reduce heart attacks) 2. Can be used to help get rid of
headaches
3. Can be used to treat overactive children)
The nurse is learning about using focused questions as a therapeutic means of communication
which characteristic is an advantage of this means of communication correct answers Focuses on
the immediate means of the patient. Asked the patient to provide details regarding various
concerns. Encourages the patient to share specific data necessary for completing a thorough
assessment.
Behavioral risk factors surveillance system BRFSS correct answers telephone survey of
randomly selected adults about risk factors, preventive health practices, access to preventive
services and health insurance. CDC handles.
Which action would the nurse perform during the working phase of a helping relationship correct
answers Help the patient express feeling. Work with the patient to set goals. Take actions to help
the patient meet the goals.
Preinteraction phase correct answers occurs before meeting the patient
Imtroductory/Orientation phase correct answers when the nurse and the patient meet and get to
know each other
working phase correct answers when the nurse and the patient work together to solve problems
and accomplish goals
Termination phase correct answers occurs at the end of a relationship