Therapeutic Communication

Therapeutic Communication

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Nurse is interviewing a client during admission to the hospital and the client gives information that is unclear to the nurse. What statement made by the nurse best demonstrates "seeking clarification"?

Back

"Would you please explain what you meant?"

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The nurse is caring for a young child who appears frightened. What activity can the nurse perform with the child to determine what the child is feeling? Options: play dominoes, draw pictures, read a story, watch a movie

Back

draw pictures

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The nurse is assessing a client at the healthcare facility. Which therapeutic communication technique helps to communicate to the client that the nurse has understood the client's problem? Options: clarification, reflection, summarization, paraphrasing

Back

summarization

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When conducting a preliminary assessment of the client, what action ensures that the nurse has understood all relevant information provided by the client?

Back

Paraphrase the information

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An _________________is a goal-directed conversation in which one person seeks information from another.

Back

interview

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

____________contact means looking directly into the eyes of the other person.

Back

eye

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

________________ communication is that which stops the communication process or is perceived as a threat by the client.

Back

nontherapeutic

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_________________ is the inability to communicate verbally, usually resulting from a neurologic disorder or injury or a psychiatric disorder.

Back

Aphasia

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Facial expressions convey messages of many emotions, such as joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

Back

True