ISPN & CGFNS Therapeutic Communication in Psychiatric Nursing 2

Question 1

When a nurse sits quietly with a grieving patient without attempting to fill the silence, this illustrates:

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Therapeutic use of silence

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Passive disengagement from the patient

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Social withdrawal by the nurse

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Avoidant communication style

Question 2

A patient says 'I've been feeling really anxious about everything lately.' The nurse responds, 'You've been feeling a lot of anxiety lately.' This is an example of:

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Restating

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Clarification

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Summarizing

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Reflection of feeling

Question 3

Which statement by the nurse is an example of 'offering self'?

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I have some time available if you would like to talk.

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I'll have the doctor come to see you right away.

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The social worker can help you work through that.

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Let me review your treatment plan for you.

Question 4

The nurse asks 'What would you like to focus on today?' at the start of a session. This technique is called:

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Giving broad openings

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Confrontation

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Exploring

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Giving information

Question 5

A nurse notes that a patient looks away and becomes quiet whenever family is mentioned. The nurse says 'I notice you seem uncomfortable when we talk about your family.' This is an example of:

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Making observations

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Confrontation

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Interpreting behavior

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Voicing doubt

Question 6

Which of the following is a closed-ended question that limits therapeutic communication?

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Did you sleep last night?

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What does your depression feel like for you?

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How has your week been?

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What brings you to the hospital today?

Question 7

Summarizing in therapeutic communication is MOST useful for:

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Providing closure and reviewing key themes at the end of a session

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Gathering new information from the patient

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Encouraging the patient to explore a specific topic in depth

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Redirecting the patient away from distressing content