Mental Health Ch. 5

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What is the foundation on which psychiatric nursing is established?

Use of problem-solving model

Therapeutic interpersonal relationship

Therapeutic nurse-patient relationship (correct)

Interpersonal communication techniques

In the context of therapeutic relationships, when do therapeutic relationships occur?

When there is a lack of goal orientation

When the patient's needs are ignored

When each views the other as a unique human being (correct)

When the nurse dominates the relationship

What is the 'tool' of psychosocial intervention according to the text?

Viewing each other as unique human beings

Therapeutic use of self (correct)

Promoting discussion of desired changes

Problem-solving model

How are goals often achieved in therapeutic relationships?

By using the problem-solving model Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which nurses provide care for patients in need of psychosocial intervention?

Therapeutic interpersonal relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the instrument for delivery of care to patients in need of psychosocial intervention?

Therapeutic use of self Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the environment is related to the number of people within a given space?

Density Signup and view all the answers

What is the closest distance that individuals allow between themselves and others in interpersonal interactions?

Intimate distance Signup and view all the answers

When communicating with strangers or acquaintances, which distance is typically used?

Social distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the means by which various cultures use space to communicate?

Distance Signup and view all the answers

Which developmental stage is communication particularly influenced during adolescence, as per the text?

Adolescence Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of words mentioned in the text that reflect the influence of developmental level on communication during adolescence?

Dude, Cool, Awesome Signup and view all the answers

What is transference in the context of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

When the patient displaces feelings toward the nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is countertransference in a nurse–patient relationship?

The nurse's emotional response to the patient Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of a therapeutic nurse–patient relationship does the therapeutic conclusion usually occur?

Termination phase Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where a patient threatens harm, what should a nurse focus on during the pre-interaction phase of the relationship?

Acknowledging the patient's actions and encouraging alternative behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What does transference involve in a therapeutic context?

The conscious displacement of emotions by the patient onto the nurse Signup and view all the answers

How does countertransference impact a therapeutic relationship?

It can lead to biased reactions from the nurse towards the patient Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'SOLER' stand for in the context of active listening?

Sit, Open, Lean, Establish, Relax Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of motivational interviewing?

Guiding patients to explore their own motivation for change Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of process recordings in healthcare communication?

To serve as a tool for improving communication techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective feedback?

Focuses on behavior that the patient cannot modify Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect sets motivational interviewing apart from traditional communication styles?

It focuses on exploring the patient's own motivations for change Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of active listening as described in the text?

Providing immediate solutions to patient problems Signup and view all the answers

In the transactional model of interpersonal communication, what do both participants do simultaneously?

Perceive each other, listen to each other, and engage in creating meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a warning sign in the nurse-patient relationship regarding communication?

Sharing personal information or work concerns with the patient Signup and view all the answers

How do high-status individuals often convey their position when communicating with others of lower social status?

Gestures of hands on hips, power dressing, greater height, and more distance Signup and view all the answers

What forms the basis for our ways of thinking according to the text?

Culture, religion, mores, norms, ideas, and customs Signup and view all the answers

What influences the messages conveyed in communication with others according to the text?

Masculine and feminine gestures Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals be cautious about after a patient's discharge based on the text?

Receiving gifts or continued contact and communication with the patient Signup and view all the answers