EKU- NSC 242-Exam 1- Module 1 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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EKU- NSC 242-Exam 1- Module 1
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
4 Professional Core Beleifs

Ans: CARC: communication, assertiveness, responsibility,
caring


Define Communication

Ans: vehicle for establishing therapeutic relationships


Communication...

Ans: -critical to outcome of nursing intervention
-is the relationship itself
-has to exist to have a therapeutic nurse/client relationship


2 Types of relationships (discuss each)

Ans: -social relationship: talk about SOCIAL issues, personal
items, weather ,etc
-therapeutic relationship: not personal, positive interactio ns
which lead to improved health for the client, FOCUS is on
CLIENT


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Factors affecting exchange of messages (6- discuss each)

Ans: E.T.A.NV.IP.I (Elephants take apples. NV IP I)
1. Environmental: privacy, familiarity, warmth, mood
2. Territory/ Personal Space: seating arrangements, roles,
status, 18 in (arms length)
3. Physical Appearance: body shape, race, hair, gender, body
adornments, posture, age, etc
4. Non-Verbal Cues: facial expressions, body language, eye
movement
5. Intrapersonal factors: developmental stages, mastery of
language, diff. perspectives, diff. values, self -concept
6. "I" messages: ownership, "you" messages are blaming


Communication:

Function? Real Purpose? Objective?

Ans: Function: transmit
Real purpose: create meaning/ build relationship
Objective: transmit clear & understandable message/ establish
therapeutic relationship


Define assertiveness


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