EKU- NSC 242-EXAM 1- MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | 2026 | GUARANTEED PASS

EKU- NSC 242-EXAM 1- MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | 2026 | GUARANTEED PASS 4 Professional Core Beleifs - answer-CARC: communication, assertiveness, responsibility, caring Define Communication - answer-vehicle for establishing therapeutic relationships Communication... - answer--critical to outcome of nursing intervention -is the relationship itself -has to exist to have a therapeutic nurse/client relationship 2 Types of relationships (discuss each) - answer--social relationship: talk about SOCIAL issues, personal items, weather ,etc -therapeutic relationship: not personal, positive interactions which lead to improved health for the client, FOCUS is on CLIENT Factors affecting exchange of messages (6- discuss each) - answer-E.T.A.NV.IP.I (Elephants take apples. NV IP I) 1. Environmental: privacy, familiarity, warmth, mood 2. Territory/ Personal Space: seating arrangements, roles, status, 18 in (arms length) 3. Physical Appearance: body shape, race, hair, gender, body adornments, posture, age, etc 4. Non-Verbal Cues: facial expressions, body language, eye movement 5. Intrapersonal factors: developmental stages, mastery of language, diff. perspectives, diff. values, selfconcept 6. "I" messages: ownership, "you" messages are blamingCommunication: Function? Real Purpose? Objective? - answer-Function: transmit Real purpose: create meaning/ build relationship Objective: transmit clear & understandable message/ establish therapeutic relationship Define assertiveness - answer-"express thoughts & feelings without undue anxiety & without expense to others" Assertiveness is... - answer--key to successful relationships -a life-long learning skill -a matter of choice Criteria for success in assertiveness (3- discuss each) - answer-T.A.R. 1. Timing: appropriate for both parties 2. Approach: phrase to show respect 3. Receptivity: ability to focus on issue versus with other busy tasks Passive Communication (non-assertiveness) - answer--disregard own needs -let others choose -apologetic -incongruence -low self esteem -weak voice Aggressive Communication - answer--rights and needs of others disregarded -chooses for others -usually provokes anger -treats others as objects, not people -superiority, accusatory, demanding