NURS 3200 exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
what is therapeutic communication techniques that assist the flow of communication and focus on the patient
what is social communication both participants seek to have their personal needs met with the expectation of
mutual confidentiality
therapeutic communication techniques . offering self
. active listening
. silence
. nonverbal encouragement
. empathy
. open ended questions
. clarification
. restating
. focusing
. presenting reality
describe offering self (therapeutic communication making self available and showing interest and concern
technique) and give example . ex "ill sit with you for a while"
describe active listening paying close attention to verbal and non verbal communication patterns;
consciously receiving the patient's message
describe silence (therapeutic communication technique) planned absence of verbal remarks to allow patients to think and say more
describe nonverbal encouragement (therapeutic using body language to communicate interest, attention, understanding, support,
communication techniques) caring, and listening to promote data gathering
describe empathy recognizing and acknowledging a patient's feelings
, describe open ended questions asking questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no or maybe
describe clarification makes clear either the intent or hidden meaning of the message, or determines if
the message sent was the message received
describe restating repeating the patient's statement as encouragement for him/her to continue
describe focusing focusing on the client's statement. pick up on central topics or themes given by
the client
describe presenting reality offering a view of what is real and what is not without arguing with the patient
define stress a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.
something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety
define anxiety the initial response to a psychic threat
what are the psychomotor symptoms, emotional Psychomotor:
symptoms and cognitive symptoms of mild +1 anxiety . prep for constructive action
. slight muscle tension; fidgeting
. energetic
. good eye contact
Emotional:
. occasional slight irritability
. feeling challenged
. confident
cognitive:
. focused; good concentration
. alert and aware of surroundings
. logical reasoning and problem solving
discuss interventions for mild 1+ anxiety . discuss source of anxiety
. problem solve
. accept anxiety as natural; tolerate and benefit from it
CORRECT Answers
what is therapeutic communication techniques that assist the flow of communication and focus on the patient
what is social communication both participants seek to have their personal needs met with the expectation of
mutual confidentiality
therapeutic communication techniques . offering self
. active listening
. silence
. nonverbal encouragement
. empathy
. open ended questions
. clarification
. restating
. focusing
. presenting reality
describe offering self (therapeutic communication making self available and showing interest and concern
technique) and give example . ex "ill sit with you for a while"
describe active listening paying close attention to verbal and non verbal communication patterns;
consciously receiving the patient's message
describe silence (therapeutic communication technique) planned absence of verbal remarks to allow patients to think and say more
describe nonverbal encouragement (therapeutic using body language to communicate interest, attention, understanding, support,
communication techniques) caring, and listening to promote data gathering
describe empathy recognizing and acknowledging a patient's feelings
, describe open ended questions asking questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no or maybe
describe clarification makes clear either the intent or hidden meaning of the message, or determines if
the message sent was the message received
describe restating repeating the patient's statement as encouragement for him/her to continue
describe focusing focusing on the client's statement. pick up on central topics or themes given by
the client
describe presenting reality offering a view of what is real and what is not without arguing with the patient
define stress a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.
something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety
define anxiety the initial response to a psychic threat
what are the psychomotor symptoms, emotional Psychomotor:
symptoms and cognitive symptoms of mild +1 anxiety . prep for constructive action
. slight muscle tension; fidgeting
. energetic
. good eye contact
Emotional:
. occasional slight irritability
. feeling challenged
. confident
cognitive:
. focused; good concentration
. alert and aware of surroundings
. logical reasoning and problem solving
discuss interventions for mild 1+ anxiety . discuss source of anxiety
. problem solve
. accept anxiety as natural; tolerate and benefit from it
