QUESTION The nurse has been working in a long-term care facility for several years. The nurse has decided to leave the facility to work elsewhere. When terminating her relationship with clients, the nurse should a. prepare clients for termination. b. inform clients that she will “keep in touch.” c. inform clients that they have benefited […]
QUESTION The nurse recognizes an effective group includes which of the following characteristics? a. Power resides in the leader and is not shared. b. Communication is guarded and feelings are not always given attention. c. Goals are vague or imposed on the group without discussion. d. Goals are clearly identified and collaboratively developed. ANSWER: […]
QUESTION After receiving her morning assignment, the nurse realizes that she will be caring for a client with Alzheimer disease. The nurse understands that when communicating with this client, it will be important to a. avoid touch because this may be misinterpreted by the client. b. shorten processing time before the client becomes distracted. c. […]
QUESTION A member of a support group is concerned that the group has not been ending on time and that some members have been pairing off to discuss group issues after the meetings. The concerned group member expresses these concerns during a group meeting. This is an example of which maintenance function? a. Setting standards […]
QUESTION When directing the behavior of clients, it is important for the nurse to a. understand the dimensions of self-concept. b. become personally involved with each client. c. learn to control one’s feelings. d. offer limited guidance and support. ANSWER: ANS: A Understanding the dimensions of self-concept and the critical role it plays in […]
QUESTION A member of a support group frequently whispers to other members of the group and appears indifferent and passive during group meetings. Which of the following nonfunctional self-roles is represented in this situation? a. Aggressor b. Avoider c. Blocker d. Self-confessor ANSWER: ANS: B An example of a nonfunctional self-role is the role […]
QUESTION A staff nurse is assigned to lead a community group meeting comprised mostly of psychotic clients. When setting up this type of group meeting, the nurse recognizes that a. refreshments should always be eliminated in order to keep the meeting room neat and orderly. b. acutely psychotic clients generally can participate in community group […]
QUESTION Which of the following represents the role of the nurse in helping a client reframe a potentially incapacitating sense of self into one with more hope and broader options when faced with a health-related difficulty? a. They can take a passive approach. b. They can negate potential possibilities. c. They can focus on personal […]
QUESTION An older adult client is admitted to the hospital with terminal cancer. The client expresses acceptance of impending death and states, “I am very satisfied with the life I had.” The nurse recognizes the client is in Erikson’s stage of psychosocial development known as which of the following? a. Integrity vs. Despair b. Autonomy […]
QUESTION When learning about the Johari Window, the student nurse recognizes that the model consists of four areas, and that the hidden self can best be described as a. what is known to self and others. b. what is known by others, but not by self. c. what is known by self, but not by […]
