BPL 5100 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What are the key skills in therapeutic relationships? - ANS Presence, Empathy, Unconditional
positive regard, Patient-centered care, Therapeutic communication.
What characteristics define therapeutic relationships? - ANS Planned, Goal-directed,
Structured, Professional, and the nurse acts in the best interest of the patient.
What is the purpose of boundaries in nursing? - ANS To maintain a professional relationship
and ensure patient safety.
What should a nurse consider before using physical touch? - ANS Ask permission, consider
clinical purpose, and the patient's trauma history.
What is self-disclosure in a therapeutic relationship? - ANS Sharing personal information for
the benefit of the patient, not the nurse.
What are the responsibilities of the nurse during the orientation phase? - ANS Introduce self,
state purpose, set expectations, establish limits, discuss confidentiality, set goals, and explore
client issues.
What are the patient responsibilities in the working phase? - ANS Describe major conflicts,
reconsider coping skills, explore self-concept, and try new behaviors.
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,What is transference in a therapeutic relationship? - ANS When a patient unconsciously
projects feelings from a past relationship onto a therapist.
What is countertransference? - ANS When a therapist has an emotional reaction to a client,
often triggered by the client's transference.
What are the stages of the nursing process? - ANS Assessment, Analysis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
What is the purpose of a psychiatric assessment? - ANS To gather comprehensive information
about a patient's mental health status.
What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting? - ANS Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What is the highest priority in a nursing priority list? - ANS Life-threatening or immediate
priorities, such as airway, breathing, and circulation.
What is the role of the nurse in the termination phase? - ANS Provide opportunity to discuss
termination, explore loss experiences, summarize goals, and encourage independence.
What is the Mental Status Exam (MSE) used for? - ANS To assess a patient's current mental
functioning and establish a baseline for comparison.
What are the components of the Mental Status Exam? - ANS Appearance, Behavior, Speech,
Mood, Affect, Thought.
What are actual problems in nursing prioritization? - ANS Problems that are currently
happening with evidence present.
What are potential problems in nursing prioritization? - ANS Problems that are not currently
happening but are at risk of occurring.
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, What is the significance of the ABCs in nursing prioritization? - ANS Airway, Breathing,
Circulation are critical for assessing life-threatening conditions.
What is the purpose of therapeutic communication? - ANS To facilitate understanding and
support the patient's emotional and psychological needs.
What should a nurse do when a patient exhibits resistance? - ANS Explore the resistance and
defenses to understand underlying issues.
What is the importance of monitoring patient responses? - ANS To adjust interventions based
on the patient's feedback and needs.
What is the role of co-workers and supervisors in maintaining boundaries? - ANS To provide
support and guidance in managing challenging situations.
What is the significance of exploring previous loss experiences during termination? - ANS To
help the patient process feelings and prepare for future independence.
What does 'less is more' mean in the context of self-disclosure? - ANS Minimizing personal
sharing to focus on the patient's needs.
What is the goal of patient-centered care? - ANS To prioritize the patient's preferences,
needs, and values in the care process.
What is the role of flexibility in setting boundaries? - ANS To allow for individual patient
needs while maintaining professional limits.
What are the signs of agitation in a patient? - ANS Restlessness, abnormal movements (tics,
tremors), and level of activity.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What are the key skills in therapeutic relationships? - ANS Presence, Empathy, Unconditional
positive regard, Patient-centered care, Therapeutic communication.
What characteristics define therapeutic relationships? - ANS Planned, Goal-directed,
Structured, Professional, and the nurse acts in the best interest of the patient.
What is the purpose of boundaries in nursing? - ANS To maintain a professional relationship
and ensure patient safety.
What should a nurse consider before using physical touch? - ANS Ask permission, consider
clinical purpose, and the patient's trauma history.
What is self-disclosure in a therapeutic relationship? - ANS Sharing personal information for
the benefit of the patient, not the nurse.
What are the responsibilities of the nurse during the orientation phase? - ANS Introduce self,
state purpose, set expectations, establish limits, discuss confidentiality, set goals, and explore
client issues.
What are the patient responsibilities in the working phase? - ANS Describe major conflicts,
reconsider coping skills, explore self-concept, and try new behaviors.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is transference in a therapeutic relationship? - ANS When a patient unconsciously
projects feelings from a past relationship onto a therapist.
What is countertransference? - ANS When a therapist has an emotional reaction to a client,
often triggered by the client's transference.
What are the stages of the nursing process? - ANS Assessment, Analysis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation.
What is the purpose of a psychiatric assessment? - ANS To gather comprehensive information
about a patient's mental health status.
What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting? - ANS Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What is the highest priority in a nursing priority list? - ANS Life-threatening or immediate
priorities, such as airway, breathing, and circulation.
What is the role of the nurse in the termination phase? - ANS Provide opportunity to discuss
termination, explore loss experiences, summarize goals, and encourage independence.
What is the Mental Status Exam (MSE) used for? - ANS To assess a patient's current mental
functioning and establish a baseline for comparison.
What are the components of the Mental Status Exam? - ANS Appearance, Behavior, Speech,
Mood, Affect, Thought.
What are actual problems in nursing prioritization? - ANS Problems that are currently
happening with evidence present.
What are potential problems in nursing prioritization? - ANS Problems that are not currently
happening but are at risk of occurring.
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, What is the significance of the ABCs in nursing prioritization? - ANS Airway, Breathing,
Circulation are critical for assessing life-threatening conditions.
What is the purpose of therapeutic communication? - ANS To facilitate understanding and
support the patient's emotional and psychological needs.
What should a nurse do when a patient exhibits resistance? - ANS Explore the resistance and
defenses to understand underlying issues.
What is the importance of monitoring patient responses? - ANS To adjust interventions based
on the patient's feedback and needs.
What is the role of co-workers and supervisors in maintaining boundaries? - ANS To provide
support and guidance in managing challenging situations.
What is the significance of exploring previous loss experiences during termination? - ANS To
help the patient process feelings and prepare for future independence.
What does 'less is more' mean in the context of self-disclosure? - ANS Minimizing personal
sharing to focus on the patient's needs.
What is the goal of patient-centered care? - ANS To prioritize the patient's preferences,
needs, and values in the care process.
What is the role of flexibility in setting boundaries? - ANS To allow for individual patient
needs while maintaining professional limits.
What are the signs of agitation in a patient? - ANS Restlessness, abnormal movements (tics,
tremors), and level of activity.
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