Tuesday, October 25, 2005

N5 Name that form of communication

Stuart: Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing, 7th Edition
1.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"The head man expects some cash today." Nurse-"I am not sure what you mean. Who is the head man?"
A.informing
B.theme identification
C.clarification
D.sharing perception

2.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"My mother hates me." Nurse-"Tell me about a time when you thought your mother hated you."
A.focusing
B.broad opening
C.reflection
D.suggesting

3.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"I need to change my appointment time again" (Said with an expression of dread). Nurse-"I am wondering from your expression if it is difficult for you to ask."
A.clarification
B.sharing perception
C.theme identification
D.reflection

4.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"I don't know what to do. My cat is home and no one is there to feed it." Nurse-"Have you thought about asking a friend to feed your cat?"
A.restating
B.suggesting
C.informing
D.restating
5.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"I don't know where to start." Nurse-"Tell me about what has been on your mind recently."
A.broad opening
B.reflection
C.sharing perception
D.suggesting

6.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"Since my wife left me nothing matters." Nurse-"You have spoken so often of feeling deserted by your wife. It seems this change has left you feeling empty."
A.clarification
B.focusing
C.informing
D.theme identification

7.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"I just want to scream when my husband spends all his time at the computer." Nurse-"You are feeling very frustrated about your husband spending time at the computer."
A.focusing
B.restating
C.reflection
D.broad opening

8.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"I am going to a restaurant on my pass." Nurse-"Let's review the special diet required while you are taking this antidepressant."
A.theme identification
B.informing
C.clarification
D.suggesting

9.
Read the communication dialogue and select the appropriate technique from the choices provided. Patient-"After my son left home at fourteen, my life went downhill." Nurse-"You say your life is going downhill since your son left?"
A.restating
B.sharing perception
C.broad opening
D.focusing

1 comment:

Bonnie Boss said...

1c, 2a, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6d 7c, 8b, 9a