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Introduction to Nursing Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
What phase of Peplau's Interpersonal relationship has occurred when the nurse introduces himself and states, 'I will be your registered nurse today. I will be providing your nursing care and I will be with you until 3:30 PM. If you need anything, please call me on my phone or put your light on.'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peplau's Interpersonal Theory outlines phases in nurse-client relationships. The Orientation phase begins with introductions, establishing roles, and setting expectations, as seen here with the nurse's clear communication about availability and responsibilities. The Termination phase occurs at the relationship's end, not the start. 'Intimate look phase' isn't a recognized phase, and 'Determination phase' is fabricated. During Orientation, trust and rapport begin forming, reducing client anxiety and clarifying the nurse's role. This initial interaction sets the stage for collaboration, aligning with Peplau's focus on therapeutic engagement, making B the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
When working with clients regarding stress and stressors, which of the following statements should you keep in mind?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress is a universal human experience , varying in source and intensity but unavoidable across all individuals and cultures. Not all stress is harmful ; eustress can motivate growth. Stress exists in all cultures (C is false), and it can be an asset (D is false), like driving performance. Recognizing stress's universality informs nursing care, ensuring interventions address its inevitability while distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental forms, enhancing client support.
Question 3 of 5
When working with clients of a particular culture, which action should a nurse avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cultural competence requires avoiding stereotypes , as assuming uniformity within a culture ignores individual diversity, risking miscommunication or offense. Supporting rituals , using interpreters , and adapting eye contact enhance care. Stereotyping undermines person-centered care, potentially alienating clients, making it the action to avoid.
Question 4 of 5
A depressed client is unable to maintain eye contact with the nurse. The client's chin drops, and the client looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonverbal communication includes body language like eye contact and posture, signaling depression here. Social skills are broader, cultural barriers aren't indicated, and message filters are cognitive, not observable. Nonverbal cues provide critical emotional insight, making it the assessed aspect.
Question 5 of 5
A supervisor observes inconsistency in a psychiatric and mental health nurse's behavior toward a client as unreasonably concerned, overly kind, or irrationally hostile. The best explanation is that the nurse is displaying:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Countertransference explains the nurse's inconsistent, emotionally charged behavior, reflecting personal feelings projected onto the client. Seductive behavior is specific and unindicated, empathic resonance is positive alignment, and transference is client-driven. Countertransference fits psychiatric nursing risks, requiring supervision, making it the best explanation.