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NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Final Exam Pharmacology |WCU|
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1. A nurse states to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's
sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?: The nontherapeutic
technique of "giving false reassurance"
2. A nurse maintains an uncrossed arm and leg posture. This nonverbal behavior is
reflective of which letter of the SOLER acronym for active listening?: The
nurse should identify that maintaining an uncrossed arm and leg posture is nonverbal
behavior that reflects the "O" in the active-listening acronym SOLER. Open posture when
interacting with the client (O). Crossing the arms would make the nurse anxious or
defensive.
3. When interviewing a client, which nonverbal behavior should a nurse employ?:
Sitting, facing the client
4. Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would be effec-
tive in the planning phase of the nursing process?: "We've discussed past coping skills.
Let's see if these coping skills can be effective now."
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5. A student nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch when communicating with
clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Which statement
by the instructor best provides information about this aspect of therapeutic
communication?: "Touch carries a different meaning for different individuals."
6. Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communica-
tion technique of offering self?: "Would you like me to accompany you to your
electroconvulsive therapy treatment?"
7. Initial response to protect the self from anxiety.
"No not me", "Its not true",
May continue to make impractical/unrealistic plans
May comment that a mistake has been made about the diagnosis of terminal illness
May appear normal and can continued ADL as if nothing is wrong
May not conform with the advised treatment regimen
Adaptive response - crying, verbal denial
Maladptive response - absence or reaction such as crying.: Denial stage
8. Individual feel that they are victims of incompetence or a vengeful God (they did
something wrong so they are being punished), "Why me", "What did I do to deserve this?"
They seek for reasons, answers and explanations
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May express anger overtly - being irritable, impatient, critical verbally abusive. May
express anger covertly by neglecting self, not eating, nor going to check ups, committing
suicide, drinking alcohol.
Adaptive response - verbal expression
Maladaptive - persistent guilt or low self esteem, aggression, self destructive ideation or
behavior.: Anger stage
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9. The person try to inhibit good behavior, make up for perceived wrong doings or
other engage in behaviors that would please GOD so he will be given more time-an
extension of life or granted recovery.
"Yes, me but"
"If I live until Christmas or until my child's graduation ( So many if's), I will do this..."
Adaptive response - bargains for treatment control, express wish to be alive for specific
events in the near future.
Maladaptive response - bargains for unrealistic activities or events in the distant future.:
Bargaining stage
10. Occurs when the reality of loss or impending loss cannot be ignored anymore and
the person grieves for himself and those he will leave behind, for the things that he can
no longer accomplish or experience.
"Yes, I'm dying"
Withdrawn, has no energy and interest to interact.
Cries
Makes few demands
Adaptive response - crying, withdrawing from interaction
Maladaptive response - self destructive actions, despair.: Depression stage
11. Occurs when the person has come to peace with himself and others
NURS 180
NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Final Exam Pharmacology |WCU|
Latest 2026/2027 Q&A.
1. A nurse states to a client, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's
sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?: The nontherapeutic
technique of "giving false reassurance"
2. A nurse maintains an uncrossed arm and leg posture. This nonverbal behavior is
reflective of which letter of the SOLER acronym for active listening?: The
nurse should identify that maintaining an uncrossed arm and leg posture is nonverbal
behavior that reflects the "O" in the active-listening acronym SOLER. Open posture when
interacting with the client (O). Crossing the arms would make the nurse anxious or
defensive.
3. When interviewing a client, which nonverbal behavior should a nurse employ?:
Sitting, facing the client
4. Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would be effec-
tive in the planning phase of the nursing process?: "We've discussed past coping skills.
Let's see if these coping skills can be effective now."
NURS 180
, 2
NURS 180
5. A student nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch when communicating with
clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Which statement
by the instructor best provides information about this aspect of therapeutic
communication?: "Touch carries a different meaning for different individuals."
6. Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communica-
tion technique of offering self?: "Would you like me to accompany you to your
electroconvulsive therapy treatment?"
7. Initial response to protect the self from anxiety.
"No not me", "Its not true",
May continue to make impractical/unrealistic plans
May comment that a mistake has been made about the diagnosis of terminal illness
May appear normal and can continued ADL as if nothing is wrong
May not conform with the advised treatment regimen
Adaptive response - crying, verbal denial
Maladptive response - absence or reaction such as crying.: Denial stage
8. Individual feel that they are victims of incompetence or a vengeful God (they did
something wrong so they are being punished), "Why me", "What did I do to deserve this?"
They seek for reasons, answers and explanations
NURS 180
, 3
NURS 180
May express anger overtly - being irritable, impatient, critical verbally abusive. May
express anger covertly by neglecting self, not eating, nor going to check ups, committing
suicide, drinking alcohol.
Adaptive response - verbal expression
Maladaptive - persistent guilt or low self esteem, aggression, self destructive ideation or
behavior.: Anger stage
NURS 180
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NURS 180
9. The person try to inhibit good behavior, make up for perceived wrong doings or
other engage in behaviors that would please GOD so he will be given more time-an
extension of life or granted recovery.
"Yes, me but"
"If I live until Christmas or until my child's graduation ( So many if's), I will do this..."
Adaptive response - bargains for treatment control, express wish to be alive for specific
events in the near future.
Maladaptive response - bargains for unrealistic activities or events in the distant future.:
Bargaining stage
10. Occurs when the reality of loss or impending loss cannot be ignored anymore and
the person grieves for himself and those he will leave behind, for the things that he can
no longer accomplish or experience.
"Yes, I'm dying"
Withdrawn, has no energy and interest to interact.
Cries
Makes few demands
Adaptive response - crying, withdrawing from interaction
Maladaptive response - self destructive actions, despair.: Depression stage
11. Occurs when the person has come to peace with himself and others
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