What is empathy in the context of therapeutic communication?

• The ability to enter into the life of another person

• The act of giving advice to patients

• The process of diagnosing a patient's condition

• The ability to ignore a patient's feelings

What is the primary aim of assertiveness?

• To meet personal needs and maintain personal rights

• To avoid conflict at all costs

• To dominate conversations

• To express anger effectively

Which of the following is a vital element in nursing communication?

• Nursing communication is only important during treatment

• Nursing communication is vital in all nursing areas

• Nursing communication should be avoided in education

• Nursing communication is not necessary for rehabilitation

What does confidentiality in healthcare refer to?

• The process of documenting patient care

• A set of rules that limits access to information discussed

• The act of discussing patient cases in public

• The ability to share patient information freely

What is the first stage of trust in developing a nurse-patient relationship?

• The nurse and patient negotiate care

• Creating a connection by reaching out

• Mutual acknowledgment of personal identity

• The patient feels comfortable to speak truthfully

Which ethical principle requires health providers to actively contribute to the health and well-being of their patients?

• Non-maleficence

• Beneficence

• Autonomy

• Justice

What is the definition of confrontation in therapeutic communication?

• A technique to avoid discussing difficult topics

• A way to establish dominance in conversation

• A method to point out incongruence between words and behavior

• A technique to ignore patient behavior

What does the principle of justice in healthcare refer to?

• Fairness in treatment and resource distribution

• The right to make one's own decisions

• The obligation to avoid harm

• The duty to tell the truth

What is cultural humility?

• A mindset that encourages listening to others' preferences

• The belief that one culture is superior to others

• A method to enforce cultural norms

• The act of ignoring cultural differences

Which of the following is NOT a stage of trust in the nurse-patient relationship?

• Creating a connection

• Mutual acknowledgment of personal identity

• The nurse ignoring the patient's concerns

• The patient feeling equal to the nurse