NURS 172 Exam 1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
"Everyone has different experiences with this medication, but
most show some effect within 4 weeks." This statement is an
example of:
A. clarification
B. restating
C. information sharing
D. reflection Correct Answers C. information sharing
"It sounds like you're pretty discouraged about your health right
now." This statement is an example of:
A. Empathy
B. Restating
C. Sympathy
D. Reflection Correct Answers D. Reflection
"Pat, you seem different this morning." This statement is an
example of:
A. Reflection
B. Behavioral observation
C. broad opening statement
D. focusing Correct Answers D. behavioral observation
"Your feelings are valid. I, too felt anxious when taking on new
challenges." This statement is an example of:
,A. broad opening statement
B. self disclosure
C. reflecting
D empathy Correct Answers B. self disclosure
A mother who is notified that her child was killed in a tragic car
accident states, "I can't bear to go on with my life." Which
nursing statement conveys empathy?
1. "This situation is very sad, but time is a great healer."
2. "You're sad, but you must be strong for your other children."
3. "Once you cry it all out, things will seem so much better."
4. "It must be horrible to lose a child, and I'll stay with you until
your husband arrives." Correct Answers 4. "It must be horrible
to lose a child, and I'll stay with you until your husband arrives."
A nurse maintains an uncrossed arm and leg posture when
communicating with a client. This nonverbal behavior is
reflective of which letter of the SOLER acronym for active
listening?
1. S
2. O
3. L
4. E
5. R Correct Answers 2. O
A nurse says to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after
a good night's sleep." This is an example of which
communication technique?
1. The therapeutic technique of giving advice
, 2. The therapeutic technique of defending
3. The non therapeutic technique of presenting reality
4. The non therapeutic technique of giving reassurance Correct
Answers 4. The non therapeutic technique of giving reassurance
Active Listening (SOLER) Correct Answers S-sit squarely
facing the client
O-observe an open posture
L-lean forward toward the client
E-establish eye contact
R-relax
Affect Correct Answers described as the emotional reaction
associated with an experience
Altruism Correct Answers individuals provide assistance and
support to each other, thereby helping to create a positive self
image and promote self growth
art therapist Correct Answers helps the client identify
unconscious feelings through their drawings
Autocratic leadership style Correct Answers focus is on the
leader
Ex) one "king", what they say is done
Axis 1 Correct Answers Why are you in the psych unit? --can
be fixed with medications
Axis 2 Correct Answers Personality disorders and intellectual
disabilites
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