NURS 1511 FD Midterm 2 Relational Nursing
Practice Test With Solution
The therapeutic nurse-client relationship practice standard provides greater
clarity and direction on: - ANSWER -giving gifts to and receiving gifts from
clients
-accepting power of attorney on behalf of clients
-setting appropriate boundaries for the relationship
-identifying and dealing effectively with unacceptable and/or abusive
behaviour in nurse-client relationships
-exercising professional judgement when establishing, maintaining, and
terminating a therapeutic relationship
5 CNO practice standards around the therapeutic nurse-client relationship -
ANSWER trust
respect
professional intimacy
power
empathy
Trust in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -important in
nurse-client relationship as the client is often in vulnerable positions
-can be hard to establish, so it's especially important that a nurse keep
promises to a client
,-If broken it can be hard to reestablish and so it is important as nurses to be
consciously aware of therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication
techniques
Respect in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER is the
recognition of the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every
individual, regardless of socio-economic status, personal attributes and the
nature of the health problem
Empathy in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -Gaining a
deeper understanding of patients thoughts/feelings
-Validating and resonating with the meaning that the health care experience
holds for the client
-The art of empathizing takes practice, patience, creativity and courage to
understand the clients unique needs and experiences
Professional Intimacy in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -is
inherent in the type of care and services that nurses provide.
-It may relate to the physical activities, such as bathing, that nurses perform
for, and with, the client that create closeness.
-can also involve psychological, spiritual and social elements that are
identified in the plan of care.
-access to the client's personal information, within the meaning of the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, also contributes
Power in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -the nurse-client
relationship is one of unequal power.
, -although the nurse may not immediately perceive it, the nurse has more
power in the relationship
-the nurse has more authority and influence in the health care system,
specialized knowledge, access to privileged information, and the ability to
advocate for the client and the client's
CNO Standard Statements - ANSWER 1. therapeutic communication
2. client centered care
3. maintaining boundaries and giving and accepting gifts
4. protecting the client form abuse
CNO Standard Statements: Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER nurses
use a wide range of effective communication strategies and interpersonal
skills to appropriately establish, maintain, re-establish and terminate the
nurse client relationship
CNO Standard Statements: Client Centered Care - ANSWER nurses work with
the client to ensure that all professional behaviours and actions meet the
therapeutic needs of the client
CNO Standard Statements: Maintaining Boundaries Giving and Accepting
Gifts - ANSWER nurses are responsible for effectively establishing and
maintaining the limits of boundaries in the therapeutic nurse client
relationship
CNO Standard Statements: Protecting the Client from Abuse - ANSWER
nurses protect the client from harm by ensuring that abuse is prevented, or
stopped and reported
Practice Test With Solution
The therapeutic nurse-client relationship practice standard provides greater
clarity and direction on: - ANSWER -giving gifts to and receiving gifts from
clients
-accepting power of attorney on behalf of clients
-setting appropriate boundaries for the relationship
-identifying and dealing effectively with unacceptable and/or abusive
behaviour in nurse-client relationships
-exercising professional judgement when establishing, maintaining, and
terminating a therapeutic relationship
5 CNO practice standards around the therapeutic nurse-client relationship -
ANSWER trust
respect
professional intimacy
power
empathy
Trust in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -important in
nurse-client relationship as the client is often in vulnerable positions
-can be hard to establish, so it's especially important that a nurse keep
promises to a client
,-If broken it can be hard to reestablish and so it is important as nurses to be
consciously aware of therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication
techniques
Respect in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER is the
recognition of the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every
individual, regardless of socio-economic status, personal attributes and the
nature of the health problem
Empathy in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -Gaining a
deeper understanding of patients thoughts/feelings
-Validating and resonating with the meaning that the health care experience
holds for the client
-The art of empathizing takes practice, patience, creativity and courage to
understand the clients unique needs and experiences
Professional Intimacy in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -is
inherent in the type of care and services that nurses provide.
-It may relate to the physical activities, such as bathing, that nurses perform
for, and with, the client that create closeness.
-can also involve psychological, spiritual and social elements that are
identified in the plan of care.
-access to the client's personal information, within the meaning of the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, also contributes
Power in a therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER -the nurse-client
relationship is one of unequal power.
, -although the nurse may not immediately perceive it, the nurse has more
power in the relationship
-the nurse has more authority and influence in the health care system,
specialized knowledge, access to privileged information, and the ability to
advocate for the client and the client's
CNO Standard Statements - ANSWER 1. therapeutic communication
2. client centered care
3. maintaining boundaries and giving and accepting gifts
4. protecting the client form abuse
CNO Standard Statements: Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER nurses
use a wide range of effective communication strategies and interpersonal
skills to appropriately establish, maintain, re-establish and terminate the
nurse client relationship
CNO Standard Statements: Client Centered Care - ANSWER nurses work with
the client to ensure that all professional behaviours and actions meet the
therapeutic needs of the client
CNO Standard Statements: Maintaining Boundaries Giving and Accepting
Gifts - ANSWER nurses are responsible for effectively establishing and
maintaining the limits of boundaries in the therapeutic nurse client
relationship
CNO Standard Statements: Protecting the Client from Abuse - ANSWER
nurses protect the client from harm by ensuring that abuse is prevented, or
stopped and reported
