JERSEY COLLEGE PSYCH PREP U CHT 6 THERAPEUTIC COMM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
A nursing student is caring for a client who has been arrested for child abuse. The
nurse is very curious about what the client must have done to get into so much
trouble, so the nurse asks the client to tell the nurse about the various activities that
got the client arrested. This is an example of:
Answers excessive probing.
A client says, "Nobody listens to me; even you don't!" Which response is most
therapeutic?
Answers "It sounds like you're feeling unappreciated."
Which statement by the nurse reflects the use of a therapeutic statement?
Answers "You look upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Which is inconsistent with principles of therapeutic communication?
Answers The nurse is the primary focus of the relationship.
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the first step in
helping a client learn the problem solving process?
Answers "Can you explain to me what made you so angry?"
Which statement by the nurse reflects the use of a therapeutic statement?
Answers "You look upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
The nurse is working with a client from the Middle East. The nurse maintains a
distance of approximately 13 feet from the client while talking. The client says that
, the client is uncomfortable when the nurse talks to the client from such a long
distance. How should the nurse interpret this statement?
Answers The client feels that the nurse is indifferent toward the client.
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
Which question asked by the nurse conveys a concrete message?
Answers "At what time did you take the last dose of the antianxiety drugs?"
A nurse enters the room of a client who has been on the unit for several weeks. The
client states, "I haven't seen you for a while. How were your days off?" What is the
nurse's most appropriate response?
Answers It's important to get a break from time to time. How have the last few
days been for you?
During a therapy session, the nurse asks the client, "Tell me more about your
relationship with your parents." The nurse is using which nontherapeutic
communication technique?
Answers Probing
Which includes the circumstances or parts that clarify the meaning of the content
of the message?
Answers Context
Which would be the least optimal environment for therapeutic communication for
a client who has difficulty maintaining boundaries?
Answers The client's room
Which is inconsistent with principles of therapeutic communication?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
A nursing student is caring for a client who has been arrested for child abuse. The
nurse is very curious about what the client must have done to get into so much
trouble, so the nurse asks the client to tell the nurse about the various activities that
got the client arrested. This is an example of:
Answers excessive probing.
A client says, "Nobody listens to me; even you don't!" Which response is most
therapeutic?
Answers "It sounds like you're feeling unappreciated."
Which statement by the nurse reflects the use of a therapeutic statement?
Answers "You look upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
Which is inconsistent with principles of therapeutic communication?
Answers The nurse is the primary focus of the relationship.
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the first step in
helping a client learn the problem solving process?
Answers "Can you explain to me what made you so angry?"
Which statement by the nurse reflects the use of a therapeutic statement?
Answers "You look upset. Would you like to talk about it?"
The nurse is working with a client from the Middle East. The nurse maintains a
distance of approximately 13 feet from the client while talking. The client says that
, the client is uncomfortable when the nurse talks to the client from such a long
distance. How should the nurse interpret this statement?
Answers The client feels that the nurse is indifferent toward the client.
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
Which question asked by the nurse conveys a concrete message?
Answers "At what time did you take the last dose of the antianxiety drugs?"
A nurse enters the room of a client who has been on the unit for several weeks. The
client states, "I haven't seen you for a while. How were your days off?" What is the
nurse's most appropriate response?
Answers It's important to get a break from time to time. How have the last few
days been for you?
During a therapy session, the nurse asks the client, "Tell me more about your
relationship with your parents." The nurse is using which nontherapeutic
communication technique?
Answers Probing
Which includes the circumstances or parts that clarify the meaning of the content
of the message?
Answers Context
Which would be the least optimal environment for therapeutic communication for
a client who has difficulty maintaining boundaries?
Answers The client's room
Which is inconsistent with principles of therapeutic communication?
