Question 1

Jane is interviewing a new client and his wife to obtain a comprehensive health history. Identify the phase of the nurse-client relationship that is taking place in this encounter.&#10;A) Initial&#10;B) Working&#10;C) Termination&#10;D) Assessment&#10;E) Therapeutic

Accepted Answer

The initial phase of the nurse-client relationship involves introductions and establishing rapport, which is what Jane is doing by interviewing a new client and his wife to obtain a comprehensive health history.

Question 2

Now, Jane asks the client, &#34;tell me more about the chest pain that you had earlier today.&#34; This is an example of which of the following techniques?&#10;A) Probing&#10;B) Focusing&#10;C) Reflection&#10;D) Appropriate questions

Accepted Answer

Focusing&#10;

Question 3

In the acute care environment, there are many influences on how the client perceives both verbal and nonverbal communication. This describes which of the following?&#10;A) Noise&#10;B) Control&#10;C) Influence&#10;D) Metacommunication

Accepted Answer

Metacommunication refers to the factors that influence how messages are received and interpreted beyond the actual words spoken, including both verbal and nonverbal cues, context, and the environment, which aligns with the description given.

Question 4

A nurse demonstrates critical thinking with which of the following affective components?&#10;A) Analyzing&#10;B) Flexibility&#10;C) Predicting&#10;D) Logical reasoning&#10;E) Information seeking

Accepted Answer

Flexibility is an affective component of critical thinking that allows nurses to adapt to changing situations and consider multiple perspectives.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary consideration for the nurse in developing therapeutic communication with the individual client and the family members?&#10;A) Nonverbal cues&#10;B) Active listening&#10;C) Linguistic abilities&#10;D) Developmental level&#10;E) Translating by family

Accepted Answer

Translating by family members is not considered a primary consideration for developing therapeutic communication because it can lead to misinterpretations and breaches of confidentiality. It's more appropriate to use professional interpreters to ensure accurate and confidential communication.

Deck 4: Decisions and Approaches: Effective Communication Skills