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WorksheetsChapter 7 and 8
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
A nurse–client relationship is built on which of the following?
Trust, competence, and therapeutic communication
Sympathy, distance, and casual conversation
Authority, discipline, and routine
Silence, observation, and detachment
Effective communication is the ______ nurses must master. (Fill in the blank)
core skill
minor distraction
rare event
optional task
Establishing relationships involves which of the following?
Empathetic listening, appropriate touch, and verbal/nonverbal cues
Strict rules, minimal interaction, and written communication
Avoiding eye contact, using technical jargon, and being distant
Only verbal communication
Always address older clients with ______ (e.g., Mr., Mrs.).
respect
anger
sarcasm
slang
Which type of language should be avoided when addressing older clients?
Patronizing language ("dear," "sweetie")
Respectful language
Professional language
Technical language
Promoting client ______ and ______ is important in gerontologic considerations. (Fill in the blanks)
autonomy and dignity
comfort and wealth
dependence and obedience
activity and youth
It is important to identify yourself at every interaction with an older client.
True
False
What should be reduced for clients with hearing loss?
Background noise
Lighting
Temperature
Movement
When communicating with a client, you should face them directly and avoid standing in front of ______.
bright light
a window
a door
a clock
Encouraging ______ is a way to promote positive engagement with older adults. (Fill in the blank)
reminiscing
arguing
ignoring
criticizing
Using touch deliberately and respectfully is more meaningful to older adults.
True
False
Being ______ competent about using touch and eye contact is important in gerontologic considerations. (Fill in the blank)
culturally
physically
emotionally
technically
Which of the following is a responsibility of a Caregiver in nursing?
Provides instruction about medications
Assists clients with physical and emotional needs
Assigns appropriate tasks
Works with health team members
Fill in the blank: A Caregiver requires ______, not sympathy—aims to restore functional independence.
empathy
apathy
indifference
criticism
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Nursing Acts?
Planned, altruism-based
Short-term, crisis-focused
Long-term, self-reliance focused
Knowledge and ethics-based
What is one of the main responsibilities of an Educator in nursing?
Assigns appropriate tasks
Provides instruction about health, procedures, medications, etc.
Assists clients with emotional needs
Delegates and communicates with other professionals
True or False: An Educator in nursing gives advice to clients.
True
False
Fill in the blank: A Collaborator works with clients and health team members to meet ______.
goals
appointments
deadlines
budgets
Which role in nursing ensures safety, scope of practice, and correct skill levels?
Caregiver
Educator
Collaborator
Delegator
Fill in the blank: The phase of the nurse–client relationship that establishes trust and outlines roles is called the ________ phase.
Introductory
Termination
Working
Resolution
Fill in the blank: The phase of the nurse–client relationship that involves active problem-solving and goal-directed behavior is called the ________ phase.
Working
Orientation
Termination
Preparation
Fill in the blank: The phase of the nurse–client relationship that ends the professional relationship respectfully is called the ________ phase.
Terminating
Orientation
Working
Initiation
Which of the following is NOT a component of verbal communication in the nurse–client relationship?
A) Words used
B) Tone
C) Eye contact
D) Timing
Which of the following is a key element of nonverbal communication (kinesics) in the nurse–client relationship?
Words used
Tone
Gestures
Timing
Fill in the blank: The distance considered 'intimate' space in forms of space is ________.
6–18 inches
2–3 feet
4–5 feet
10–12 feet
Fill in the blank: The personal distance is _________.
18 inches – 4 feet
0 – 6 inches
5 feet – 10 feet
10 feet – 20 feet
Fill in the blank: The social distance is _________.
4–12 feet
0–1.5 feet
1.5–4 feet
12–25 feet
Fill in the blank: The public distance is _________
12+ feet
0-1.5 feet
1.5-4 feet
4-12 feet
Fill in the blank: Paralanguage refers to voice tone, pitch, volume, rate, and emphasis—adds meaning to _________.
spoken words
written text
body language
facial expressions
Is 'Active listening' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Restating' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Clarifying' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Reflecting' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Focusing' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Giving information' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Using silence purposefully' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Therapeutic
Nontherapeutic
Aggressive
Passive
Is 'Giving false reassurance' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Nontherapeutic
Therapeutic
Assertive
Empathetic
Is 'Advising' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Nontherapeutic
Therapeutic
Reflective
Empathic
Is 'Defending' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Nontherapeutic
Therapeutic
Supportive
Empathetic
Is 'Changing the subject' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Nontherapeutic
Therapeutic
Reflective
Empathic
Is 'Asking "why" questions' a therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication technique?
Nontherapeutic
Therapeutic
Supportive
Reflective
What is task-oriented touch in communication?
Task-oriented touch is functional and necessary, such as inserting a catheter.
Task-oriented touch is a form of emotional support, like hugging a patient.
Task-oriented touch is used to express affection between colleagues.
Task-oriented touch is a way to establish dominance in a conversation.
Which type of touch conveys emotional support?
Affective touch conveys emotional support.
Instrumental touch conveys emotional support.
Mechanical touch conveys emotional support.
Neutral touch conveys emotional support.
Appropriate use of touch in communication includes which of the following?
When culturally acceptable
When verbal support alone is inadequate
When physical presence is needed for reassurance
All of the above
Table 7-1 differentiates caring acts from nursing acts by showing a clear distinction between informal caregiving and professional nursing, focusing on ________, standards, and goals.
ethics
finances
technology
medication
What is the definition of 'active listening'?
Active listening is fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the other person is saying.
Active listening is ignoring the speaker and thinking about your response.
Active listening is only hearing the words but not paying attention to the meaning.
Active listening is interrupting the speaker to share your own experiences.
What does 'empathy' mean in the context of nurse-client interaction?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Empathy is the act of giving medical advice without listening to the patient.
Empathy is the process of diagnosing a disease based on symptoms alone.
Empathy is the ability to ignore a patient's emotions during treatment.
Which term refers to the professional relationship between a nurse and a client that is focused on promoting the client's well-being?
Therapeutic relationship
Social relationship
Transactional relationship
Personal relationship
Who is a 'caregiver' in the context of nursing?
A caregiver is a person who provides direct care to another person who needs assistance.
A caregiver is a person who only manages hospital finances.
A caregiver is a person who designs medical equipment.
A caregiver is a person who writes medical textbooks.
What is 'nonverbal communication'?
Nonverbal communication is the process of conveying a message without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
Nonverbal communication is the process of writing messages using only symbols and numbers.
Nonverbal communication is the use of spoken words to communicate ideas and emotions.
Nonverbal communication is the process of sending emails and text messages.
What is the 'terminating phase' in nurse-client interaction?
The terminating phase is the final stage of the nurse-client relationship, where the relationship is ended appropriately.
The terminating phase is when the nurse first meets the client and establishes rapport.
The terminating phase is the period when the nurse gathers information about the client's medical history.
The terminating phase is when the nurse provides ongoing care and support to the client.
Fill in the blank: ________ is fully focusing on the client's verbal and nonverbal messages.
Active listening
Selective hearing
Passive observation
Interrupting
Fill in the blank: ________ is touch used to convey support or empathy.
Affective touch
Instrumental touch
Aggressive touch
Neutral touch
Fill in the blank: ________ is the exchange of information between individuals.
Communication
Transportation
Decoration
Calculation
Fill in the blank: ________ are roles nurses play in client relationships.
Caregiver, educator, collaborator, delegator
Patient, observer, analyst, technician
Supervisor, accountant, engineer, designer
Manager, architect, developer, planner
Fill in the blank: ________ is understanding another’s feelings without becoming emotionally involved.
Empathy
Sympathy
Apathy
Antipathy
Fill in the blank: ________ is the study of body language.
Kinesics
Phonetics
Semantics
Morphology
Fill in the blank: ________ is the study of spatial distances in communication.
Proxemics
Kinesics
Chronemics
Haptics
Fill in the blank: ________ are vocal cues like tone, pitch, and volume.
Paralanguage
Syntax
Semantics
Morphology
Fill in the blank: ________ is goal-directed, patient-focused communication.
Therapeutic communication
Social communication
Aggressive communication
Passive communication
Fill in the blank: ________ is a nonverbal form of communication, both task-related and emotional.
Touch
Writing
Singing
Reading
Fill in the blank: The phases of the nurse–client relationship are called the __________, working, and terminating phase.
introductory
assessment
evaluation
preparatory
Fill in the blank: Purposeful use of words to build trust and promote healing is called __________ verbal communication.
therapeutic
directive
casual
aggressive
Fill in the blank: Communication through body language, gestures, posture, and facial expression is called __________ communication.
nonverbal
verbal
written
visual
Fill in the blank: An intentional pause to encourage reflection or support is called __________.
silence
interruption
distraction
noise
Fill in the blank: Key considerations in auditory communication are important for clients who are __________ / Hard of Hearing / ASL.
deaf
blind
mute
dyslexic
A successful nurse–client relationship is built on which of the following?
Trust, communication, and ethical care
Silence and nonverbal cues
Only verbal communication
None of the above
A nurse’s style of communication directly impacts rapport, understanding, and outcomes.
True
False
Fill in the blank: __________ communication helps establish trust, reduce anxiety, and support the client through their care journey.
Therapeutic
Technical
Aggressive
Nonverbal
Which of the following is recommended when communicating with older adults?
Use formal titles ("Mr./Mrs.")
Use patronizing terms
Speak around them
Avoid including them in decisions
True or False: It is respectful to use patronizing terms such as "sweetie" when addressing older adults.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Name and title should be __________ regularly; older clients may not remember.
reintroduced
ignored
removed
forgotten
Which of the following is recommended for communicating with clients who have hearing loss?
Speak from any side
Identify the better ear and speak from that side
Avoid eye contact
Stand in front of glare or bright lights
Maintaining ________ and avoiding standing in front of glare or bright lights is important when communicating with clients.
eye contact
a loud voice
crossed arms
a notepad
Encouraging ________ can promote self-identity and confidence in clients.
reminiscing
arguing
isolating
criticizing
Using touch appropriately holds more meaning for which group?
Children
Older adults
Teenagers
Infants
Being ________ aware is important for understanding how different clients perceive touch and eye contact.
culturally
physically
emotionally
financially
A caregiver provides both ________ and ________ care.
physical, emotional
financial, legal
spiritual, recreational
educational, occupational
Which of the following is a role of a caregiver?
Shares health teaching
Uses empathy to connect emotionally while maintaining professional boundaries
Empowers clients with information
Provides legal advice
An educator in nursing shares ________ teaching, such as procedures, medications, wound care, and prevention.
health
mathematics
culinary
musical
An educator empowers clients with ________, not advice.
information
opinions
instructions
orders
What does a Collaborator in nursing do? Coordinates with __________ teams (physicians, PT, family).
interdisciplinary
financial
marketing
culinary
What is the main responsibility of a Delegator in nursing? Fill in the blank: Assigns tasks based on staff skill, scope of practice, and __________ needs.
client
financial
environmental
administrative
Which phase of the Nurse–Client Relationship establishes trust, sets tone, and defines roles and expectations?
Introductory
Working
Termination
Pre-interaction
Which phase of the Nurse–Client Relationship involves active problem-solving, collaboration, and therapeutic interaction?
Working
Orientation
Termination
Pre-interaction
Which phase of the Nurse–Client Relationship ends the relationship respectfully, reviews progress, and ensures follow-up?
Terminating
Orientation
Working
Assessment
Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor in verbal communication?
Vocabulary
Cultural meaning
Eye contact
Timing
Nonverbal communication includes which of the following?
Vocabulary
Tone
Facial expressions
Timing
Which spatial zone is used for physical care?
Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
Which spatial zone covers a distance of 4–12 feet and is used for teaching or rounds?
Intimate
Personal
Social
Public
Fill in the blank: The _______ zone (12+ ft) is used for speeches or group talks.
Public
Personal
Intimate
Social
Which therapeutic communication technique involves reviewing main points to confirm understanding?
Active listening
Summarizing
Clarification
Silence
Fill in the blank: _______ allows reflection during therapeutic communication.
Silence
Advice
Judgment
Interruption
Which of the following is an example of clarification in therapeutic communication?
Nodding, saying “I see”
“How are you feeling today?”
“Can you explain what you mean by dizzy?”
Allows reflection
Task-oriented touch in nursing is used in procedures such as ________ and is functional and professional.
dressing changes, catheter insertion
patient counseling, emotional support
family meetings, discharge planning
medication teaching, health education
