Therapeutic Communication in Nursing

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Which of the following is NOT a phase of therapeutic communication?

Orientation Phase

Evaluation Phase (correct)

Termination Phase

Working Phase

What is the purpose of the Orientation Phase in therapeutic communication?

To establish trust and introduce the professional relationship (correct)

To share ideas, thoughts, and feelings between the nurse and client

To evaluate the effectiveness of the therapeutic communication

To develop self-awareness for the nurse

What is the term used to describe when the client associates their feelings towards the nurse?

Countertransference

Splitting

Cross-transference

Transference (correct)

Which of the following is a potential problem that can arise during the Working Phase of therapeutic communication?

Splitting Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe when the nurse associates their feelings towards the client?

Countertransference Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pre-Interaction Phase in therapeutic communication?

To develop self-awareness for the nurse Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic modality is commonly used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Behavioral therapies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with milieu therapy that requires setting boundaries and contracts?

Transference Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy is particularly useful for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic disorders, or unresolved issues?

Gestalt therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a psychomotor disturbance characterized by abnormal behaviors like immobility or excessive activity?

Catatonia Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'Father of Interpersonal Theory' in psychotherapy?

Herbert 'Harry' Stack Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the redirection of a therapist's feelings and desires toward a client, which is the opposite of transference?

Countertransference Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the termination phase in the nurse-client relationship?

To focus on the client's feelings that have been achieved during the therapeutic relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes anxiety from fear?

Anxiety is a subjective emotional state, while fear is a feeling of being threatened by a clearly identifiable external stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's primary role in addressing the client's separation anxiety during the termination phase?

To remind the client about the therapeutic contract and change the schedule Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anxiety, according to the text?

To motivate the person to take action to solve a problem or resolve a crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms for anxiety?

Adaptive coping mechanisms solve the problem causing the anxiety, while maladaptive coping mechanisms do not. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of anxiety, according to the text?

Increased concentration Signup and view all the answers