CPNRE Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship 5

Question 1

A client begins sharing personal details about their private life during every interaction. Which nursing response best maintains the therapeutic relationship?

Accepted Answer

Gently redirect conversations to focus on the client's health and goals.

Answer

Redirecting conversations to health-focused topics maintains professional boundaries while preserving a respectful, therapeutic relationship.

Question 2

A nurse uses silence during an interaction with a grieving client. What is the primary therapeutic purpose of this technique?

Accepted Answer

It communicates presence, acceptance, and provides space for the client to process emotions.

Answer

Therapeutic silence conveys empathy and gives clients the space to reflect, feel heard, and continue at their own pace.

Question 3

Which scenario best illustrates transference in the nurse-client relationship?

Accepted Answer

The client treats the nurse as an authority figure similar to a strict parent from their past.

Answer

Transference occurs when the client unconsciously redirects feelings from past significant relationships onto the nurse.

Question 4

A nurse self-discloses personal information to a client to 'even the playing field.' This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A boundary violation that shifts focus from the client to the nurse.

Answer

Excessive or inappropriate self-disclosure violates therapeutic boundaries and redirects focus away from the client's needs.

Question 5

Which statement reflects the key difference between a therapeutic relationship and a social relationship?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic relationships have defined goals, professional boundaries, and exist primarily to benefit the client.

Answer

Therapeutic relationships are purposeful, time-limited, and client-focused, distinguishing them from mutual social relationships.

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship 5