, TESTpBANKpINTERPERSONALpRELATIONSHIPS:pPROFESSIONALpCOMMUNICATIONpSKILLSpFORpNURSESpBY ELIZA
BETHpC.pARNOLDpPHDpRNpPMHCNS-BCp(AUTHOR),pKATHLEENpUNDERMANpBOGGSpPHDpFNP-CSp(AUTHOR)
TABLE OF CONTENT
Pt. I Conceptual Foundations of Nurse-Client Relationships
1. Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues
2. Professional Guides to Action in Interpersonal Relationships
3. Clinical Judgment: Applying Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision Making
4. Self-Concept in the Nurse-Client Relationship
Pt. II The Nurse-Client Relationship
5. Structuring the Relationship
6. Bridges and Barriers in the Therapeutic Relationship
7. Role Relationship Patterns
8. The Grief Experience: Life's Losses and Endings
Pt. III Therapeutic Communication
9. Communication Styles
10. Developing Therapeutic Communication Skills in the Nurse-Client Relationship
11. Intercultural Communication
,12. Communicating in Groups
13. Communicating with Families
14. Resolving Conflict Between Nurse and Client
15. Health Promotion and Client Learning Needs
16. Health Teaching in the Nurse-Client Relationship
Pt. IV Responding to Special Needs
17. Communicating with Clients Experiencing Communication Deficits
18. Communicating with Children
19. Communicating with Older Adults
20. Communicating with Clients in Stressful Situations
21. Communicating with Clients in Crisis
Pt. V Professional Issues
22. Communicating with Other Health Professionals
23. Documentation in the Agepof Computers
, Test Bank for Interpersonal Relationships Professional Communication S
p
kills for Nurses 6th Edition Arnold
Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes theprolepof theory in the nurse-
client relationship?
a. Theory provides a common language.
b. Theory is the essence of the nurse-client relationship.
c. Theory varies with changes in health care delivery.
d. Theory guides nursing practice.
ANS: D
Theory provides nurses with a systematic way to view clientpsituations and a logical way t
o organize and interpret data. Incorrect answers: 1. Theory does provide a common langu
age for nurses, but this question asks what best describes the role of theory inpthe nurse-
client relationship. 2. Theory acts as a frameworkpor guide; it is not the essence of the relat
ionship. 3. Theory provides a common framework for describing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: Text Page Reference: p. 3 TOP: Step of the Nursing Process: All phas
es
MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
2. Nurse Jones demonstrates thepapplication of modern nursing theory whenpshe:
a. Administers insulin to a client with diabetes
b. Assists a physician with a pelvic examination
c. Teaches a client techniques of self breast examination
d. Makes up a client’s bed
ANS: C
Modern nursing theory has broadened the definition of health with a strong emphasis on d
isease prevention andphealth promotion. Incorrect answers: 1,2,4. These are all nursing ta
sks, and modern nursing theorypputs less emphasis on tasks and systems.
DIF:
Cognitive Level: Application REF: Text Page Reference: p. 22 TOP: Step of t
he NursingpProcess: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
BETHpC.pARNOLDpPHDpRNpPMHCNS-BCp(AUTHOR),pKATHLEENpUNDERMANpBOGGSpPHDpFNP-CSp(AUTHOR)
TABLE OF CONTENT
Pt. I Conceptual Foundations of Nurse-Client Relationships
1. Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues
2. Professional Guides to Action in Interpersonal Relationships
3. Clinical Judgment: Applying Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision Making
4. Self-Concept in the Nurse-Client Relationship
Pt. II The Nurse-Client Relationship
5. Structuring the Relationship
6. Bridges and Barriers in the Therapeutic Relationship
7. Role Relationship Patterns
8. The Grief Experience: Life's Losses and Endings
Pt. III Therapeutic Communication
9. Communication Styles
10. Developing Therapeutic Communication Skills in the Nurse-Client Relationship
11. Intercultural Communication
,12. Communicating in Groups
13. Communicating with Families
14. Resolving Conflict Between Nurse and Client
15. Health Promotion and Client Learning Needs
16. Health Teaching in the Nurse-Client Relationship
Pt. IV Responding to Special Needs
17. Communicating with Clients Experiencing Communication Deficits
18. Communicating with Children
19. Communicating with Older Adults
20. Communicating with Clients in Stressful Situations
21. Communicating with Clients in Crisis
Pt. V Professional Issues
22. Communicating with Other Health Professionals
23. Documentation in the Agepof Computers
, Test Bank for Interpersonal Relationships Professional Communication S
p
kills for Nurses 6th Edition Arnold
Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes theprolepof theory in the nurse-
client relationship?
a. Theory provides a common language.
b. Theory is the essence of the nurse-client relationship.
c. Theory varies with changes in health care delivery.
d. Theory guides nursing practice.
ANS: D
Theory provides nurses with a systematic way to view clientpsituations and a logical way t
o organize and interpret data. Incorrect answers: 1. Theory does provide a common langu
age for nurses, but this question asks what best describes the role of theory inpthe nurse-
client relationship. 2. Theory acts as a frameworkpor guide; it is not the essence of the relat
ionship. 3. Theory provides a common framework for describing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: Text Page Reference: p. 3 TOP: Step of the Nursing Process: All phas
es
MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
2. Nurse Jones demonstrates thepapplication of modern nursing theory whenpshe:
a. Administers insulin to a client with diabetes
b. Assists a physician with a pelvic examination
c. Teaches a client techniques of self breast examination
d. Makes up a client’s bed
ANS: C
Modern nursing theory has broadened the definition of health with a strong emphasis on d
isease prevention andphealth promotion. Incorrect answers: 1,2,4. These are all nursing ta
sks, and modern nursing theorypputs less emphasis on tasks and systems.
DIF:
Cognitive Level: Application REF: Text Page Reference: p. 22 TOP: Step of t
he NursingpProcess: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
