JERSEY COLLEGE PSYCH PREP U CHP 5 THERAPEUTIC
RELATIONSHIPS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
A nursing student is working with a client who has a history of abusing alcohol.
Although the nurse has an aversive feeling toward people who abuse alcohol, the
nurse feels that the client is worthy of respect and attention regardless of the
nurse's own personal feelings. Which correctly describes the nurse's response to the
client?
Answers Unconditional positive regard
The client presents with signs and symptoms of anxiety. What conversation
initiated by the nurse demonstrates an ineffective therapeutic use of self?
Answers "What types of dresses do you like wearing?"
During the working phase, a client demonstrates open hostility in reaction to the
nurse's last question. Which response should the nurse make to avoid
countertransference?
Answers "Tell me why you are angry about what I just said."
A client explains feelings of sadness and loss after the death of a close friend.
Which nursing statement best demonstrates empathy?
Answers "I see this is hard for you. How can I help?"
During the next meeting during the working phase of the relationship the client
brings the nurse homemade chocolate chip cookies and a box of chocolates. Which
response should the nurse make to the client about these gifts?
Answers "Thank you but I will not accept these gifts because they extend over our
discussed boundaries."
, A client who is schizophrenic is catatonic and has a mask-like face. Which facial
expression is being exhibited?
Answers Impassive
A client expresses to the nurse that the client has been unable to sleep due to work.
The nurse asks the client, "Do you mean that the work in the office is causing
stress, which is why you are not able to sleep?" Which type of therapeutic
communication technique is this conversation indicative of?
Answers Consensual validation
A nurse reviews a client's psychiatric and medical history before approaching the
client for an assessment. The history reveals the client has a history of sexual abuse
from a caregiver in early adolescence. Which zone would be the best place for the
nurse to sit the nurse to begin the assessment?
Answers social
A nurse is engaging in an interpersonal interaction with a young adult client who is
admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation. The client states, "I am really not
good at anything." How should the nurse respond to the client's statement?
Answers "I have a really difficult time believing that."
The nurse wears a cross and has a Facebook page displaying pictures of the family,
home and updates on what the nurse is currently doing. These actions are examples
of what?
Answers self-disclosure
A client has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The client says, "What did I do
wrong to get such a disease?" Which nonverbal processes, along with the client's
statement, would convey a congruent message? Select all that apply.
RELATIONSHIPS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
A nursing student is working with a client who has a history of abusing alcohol.
Although the nurse has an aversive feeling toward people who abuse alcohol, the
nurse feels that the client is worthy of respect and attention regardless of the
nurse's own personal feelings. Which correctly describes the nurse's response to the
client?
Answers Unconditional positive regard
The client presents with signs and symptoms of anxiety. What conversation
initiated by the nurse demonstrates an ineffective therapeutic use of self?
Answers "What types of dresses do you like wearing?"
During the working phase, a client demonstrates open hostility in reaction to the
nurse's last question. Which response should the nurse make to avoid
countertransference?
Answers "Tell me why you are angry about what I just said."
A client explains feelings of sadness and loss after the death of a close friend.
Which nursing statement best demonstrates empathy?
Answers "I see this is hard for you. How can I help?"
During the next meeting during the working phase of the relationship the client
brings the nurse homemade chocolate chip cookies and a box of chocolates. Which
response should the nurse make to the client about these gifts?
Answers "Thank you but I will not accept these gifts because they extend over our
discussed boundaries."
, A client who is schizophrenic is catatonic and has a mask-like face. Which facial
expression is being exhibited?
Answers Impassive
A client expresses to the nurse that the client has been unable to sleep due to work.
The nurse asks the client, "Do you mean that the work in the office is causing
stress, which is why you are not able to sleep?" Which type of therapeutic
communication technique is this conversation indicative of?
Answers Consensual validation
A nurse reviews a client's psychiatric and medical history before approaching the
client for an assessment. The history reveals the client has a history of sexual abuse
from a caregiver in early adolescence. Which zone would be the best place for the
nurse to sit the nurse to begin the assessment?
Answers social
A nurse is engaging in an interpersonal interaction with a young adult client who is
admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation. The client states, "I am really not
good at anything." How should the nurse respond to the client's statement?
Answers "I have a really difficult time believing that."
The nurse wears a cross and has a Facebook page displaying pictures of the family,
home and updates on what the nurse is currently doing. These actions are examples
of what?
Answers self-disclosure
A client has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The client says, "What did I do
wrong to get such a disease?" Which nonverbal processes, along with the client's
statement, would convey a congruent message? Select all that apply.
