Therapeutic Communication Quiz

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What is an example of a congruent message in a nurse-client interaction?

When the client verbally expresses fear and has an open body language

When the client verbally expresses happiness and looks happy (correct)

When the client verbally expresses sadness but is smiling

When the client verbally expresses anger and avoids eye contact

Which communication technique involves asking the client, 'What would you like to talk about today?'

Broad Opening (correct)

Clarification

Restating

Paraphrasing

Proxemics refers to the study of:

Client's culture

Distance zones between people during communication (correct)

Body language cues

Therapeutic communication techniques

In a process recording document, what falls under the Assessment Phases of the nurse-client relationship?

Orientation Signup and view all the answers

Why should a nurse be mindful of a client's culture during interactions involving touch?

To avoid offending the client Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a nurse to evaluate the appropriateness of their responses during interactions with patients?

To maintain professionalism and provide effective care Signup and view all the answers

How long are nurses required to spend with each assigned client per clinical day?

At least 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of process recording, according to the text?

To reflect on the nurse's communication skills and therapeutic techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following psychological defense mechanisms is the text describing when it mentions an individual praising their significant other to alleviate feelings of guilt?

Undoing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about process recording is true, according to the text?

It helps the nurse reflect on their communication skills and therapeutic techniques Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions that when a person consistently avoids discussing their worries or concerns about an upcoming exam, consciously denying their feelings about it, this reflects which psychological defense mechanism?

Repression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about process recording is false?

It is used primarily for documenting the patient's medical history and treatment plan Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using when they say 'Tell me more'?

Exploring Signup and view all the answers

If a client says 'I see someone talking behind you' when there is no one present, how should the nurse respond using a therapeutic communication technique?

"It's only the two of us in the room, Mrs. Client." Signup and view all the answers

When the nurse says 'Good morning, Mr. Client!', which therapeutic communication technique are they using?

Giving recognition Signup and view all the answers

If the nurse notices the client appears scared and says 'I noticed you appear a bit scared when I mentioned your father', which therapeutic communication technique is being used?

Making observations Signup and view all the answers

When the nurse says 'If you are ready, you can approach me at the nurse's station so we can have a talk', which therapeutic communication technique is being demonstrated?

Offering self Signup and view all the answers

If the client has mentioned a lot of things and the nurse asks 'Out of all those you share with me, which worried/concerned you the most?', which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?

Focusing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements demonstrates a non-therapeutic communication technique?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication technique?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which communication technique is demonstrated by the statement: "That's okay, a lot of people feel down too when they lose their loved one."?

Belittling feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using therapeutic communication techniques in nursing practice?

To establish a therapeutic relationship and facilitate effective communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of a non-therapeutic communication technique?

Restating the client's statements to ensure understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic communication technique is demonstrated by the statement: "Are you telling me that you are scared of your mother?"

Reflecting Signup and view all the answers