Therapeutic Communication and Professional Boundaries in Nursing

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on therapeutic communication and professional boundaries relevant to nursing practice.

Therapeutic communication is unplanned and primarily serves the nurse's needs. (True/False)

False

Which of the following best describes the focus of professional nursing relationships?

A) Mutual personal growth B) Client welfare C) Equal power dynamics D) Unrestricted emotional expression

Relational Inquiry involves curiosity about which aspects of a client? (Select all that apply)

A) Their personal preferences B) Their cultural background C) Their financial status D) Their available resources E) Their historical medical records

Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves the initial data gathering and establishment of trust?

A) Working B) Termination C) Preorientation D) Orientation

Which of the following are considered boundary red flags in a nurse-client relationship? (Select all that apply)

A) Offering professional referrals B) Sharing personal secrets with a client C) Spending excessive non-therapeutic time with a client D) Accepting minor gifts from a client E) Maintaining a professional demeanor during difficult conversations

Nurses should frequently self-disclose personal details to build strong rapport with clients. (True/False)

False

Addressing how the current interaction between the nurse and client is affecting care is known as which therapeutic communication technique?

A) Empathy B) Immediacy C) Confrontation D) Active listening

Instead of making assumptions, a nurse practicing cultural humility would:

A) Educate the client about common cultural practices. B) Ask the client about their specific preferences and understanding. C) Refer the client to a culturally matched healthcare provider. D) Follow standard protocols regardless of cultural background.

Effective active listening skills include: (Select all that apply)

A) Interrupting the client to offer advice B) Posing open-ended questions C) Using minimal encouragers D) Clarifying ambiguities E) Dominating the conversation

Using medical jargon is an effective way to establish professional credibility with clients. (True/False)

False

Demonstrating warmth in a nursing relationship can lead to which of the following benefits? (Select all that apply)

A) Decreased client autonomy B) Enhanced trust and rapport C) Promotion of healing D) Discouragement of client disclosure E) Increased client comfort

Avoiding eye contact and having a rigid posture are nonverbal signals that communicate warmth. (True/False)

False

A nurse uses a strategic pause during a conversation to allow the client time to think. This technique is known as:

A) Passive listening B) Therapeutic silence C) Disengagement D) Empathic reflection

Client-centered care primarily focuses on the nurse's assessment findings and treatment plan, with minimal client input. (True/False)

False

When documenting in nursing, what information should be accurately recorded? (Select all that apply)

A) Client's personal opinions on unrelated topics B) Agreed-upon steps in the care plan C) Client's personal phone number without consent D) Priorities relevant to care planning E) Objective client information

Therapeutic communication is unplanned and primarily serves the nurse's needs. (True/False)

False

Which of the following best describes the focus of professional nursing relationships?

A) Mutual personal growth B) Client welfare C) Equal power dynamics D) Unrestricted emotional expression

Relational Inquiry involves curiosity about which aspects of a client? (Select all that apply)

A) Their personal preferences B) Their cultural background C) Their financial status D) Their available resources E) Their historical medical records

Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves the initial data gathering and establishment of trust?

A) Working B) Termination C) Preorientation D) Orientation

Which of the following are considered boundary red flags in a nurse-client relationship? (Select all that apply)

A) Offering professional referrals B) Sharing personal secrets with a client C) Spending excessive non-therapeutic time with a client D) Accepting minor gifts from a client E) Maintaining a professional demeanor during difficult conversations

Nurses should frequently self-disclose personal details to build strong rapport with clients. (True/False)

False

Addressing how the current interaction between the nurse and client is affecting care is known as which therapeutic communication technique?

A) Empathy B) Immediacy C) Confrontation D) Active listening

Instead of making assumptions, a nurse practicing cultural humility would:

A) Educate the client about common cultural practices. B) Ask the client about their specific preferences and understanding. C) Refer the client to a culturally matched healthcare provider. D) Follow standard protocols regardless of cultural background.

Effective active listening skills include: (Select all that apply)

A) Interrupting the client to offer advice B) Posing open-ended questions C) Using minimal encouragers D) Clarifying ambiguities E) Dominating the conversation

Using medical jargon is an effective way to establish professional credibility with clients. (True/False)

False

Demonstrating warmth in a nursing relationship can lead to which of the following benefits? (Select all that apply)

A) Decreased client autonomy B) Enhanced trust and rapport C) Promotion of healing D) Discouragement of client disclosure E) Increased client comfort

Avoiding eye contact and having a rigid posture are nonverbal signals that communicate warmth. (True/False)

False

A nurse uses a strategic pause during a conversation to allow the client time to think. This technique is known as:

A) Passive listening B) Therapeutic silence C) Disengagement D) Empathic reflection

Client-centered care primarily focuses on the nurse's assessment findings and treatment plan, with minimal client input. (True/False)

False

When documenting in nursing, what information should be accurately recorded? (Select all that apply)

A) Client's personal opinions on unrelated topics B) Agreed-upon steps in the care plan C) Client's personal phone number without consent D) Priorities relevant to care planning E) Objective client information

Therapeutic communication is characterized by: (Select all that apply)

A) Client-centered focus B) Goal-directed interactions C) Use of jargon to display knowledge D) Non-judgmental stance

The preorientation phase of the nurse-client relationship involves:

A) Establishing trust directly with the client B) Gathering client information before the first meeting C) Discussing the discharge plan D) Evaluating communication effectiveness

Empathy is identifying with and understanding another's feelings without personal emotional involvement. (True/False)

True

Which of the following can act as barriers to effective therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply)

A) Giving unsolicited advice B) Changing the subject frequently C) Offering silence for reflection D) Expressing personal disapproval E) Actively listening

Maintaining professional boundaries is essential to protect both the client and the nurse in the relationship. (True/False)

True

Therapeutic communication is unplanned and primarily serves the nurse's needs. (True/False)

False

Which of the following best describes the focus of professional nursing relationships?

A) Mutual personal growth B) Client welfare C) Equal power dynamics D) Unrestricted emotional expression

Relational Inquiry involves curiosity about which aspects of a client? (Select all that apply)

A) Their personal preferences B) Their cultural background C) Their financial status D) Their available resources E) Their historical medical records

Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves the initial data gathering and establishment of trust?

A) Working B) Termination C) Preorientation D) Orientation

Which of the following are considered boundary red flags in a nurse-client relationship? (Select all that apply)

A) Offering professional referrals B) Sharing personal secrets with a client C) Spending excessive non-therapeutic time with a client D) Accepting minor gifts from a client E) Maintaining a professional demeanor during difficult conversations

Nurses should frequently self-disclose personal details to build strong rapport with clients. (True/False)

False

Addressing how the current interaction between the nurse and client is affecting care is known as which therapeutic communication technique?

A) Empathy B) Immediacy C) Confrontation D) Active listening

Instead of making assumptions, a nurse practicing cultural humility would:

A) Educate the client about common cultural practices. B) Ask the client about their specific preferences and understanding. C) Refer the client to a culturally matched healthcare provider. D) Follow standard protocols regardless of cultural background.

Effective active listening skills include: (Select all that apply)

A) Interrupting the client to offer advice B) Posing open-ended questions C) Using minimal encouragers D) Clarifying ambiguities E) Dominating the conversation

Using medical jargon is an effective way to establish professional credibility with clients. (True/False)

False

Demonstrating warmth in a nursing relationship can lead to which of the following benefits? (Select all that apply)

A) Decreased client autonomy B) Enhanced trust and rapport C) Promotion of healing D) Discouragement of client disclosure E) Increased client comfort

Avoiding eye contact and having a rigid posture are nonverbal signals that communicate warmth. (True/False)

False

A nurse uses a strategic pause during a conversation to allow the client time to think. This technique is known as:

A) Passive listening B) Therapeutic silence C) Disengagement D) Empathic reflection

Client-centered care primarily focuses on the nurse's assessment findings and treatment plan, with minimal client input. (True/False)

False

When documenting in nursing, what information should be accurately recorded? (Select all that apply)

A) Client's personal opinions on unrelated topics B) Agreed-upon steps in the care plan C) Client's personal phone number without consent D) Priorities relevant to care planning E) Objective client information

Therapeutic communication is characterized by: (Select all that apply)

A) Client-centered focus B) Goal-directed interactions C) Use of jargon to display knowledge D) Non-judgmental stance

The preorientation phase of the nurse-client relationship involves:

A) Establishing trust directly with the client B) Gathering client information before the first meeting C) Discussing the discharge plan D) Evaluating communication effectiveness

Empathy is identifying with and understanding another's feelings without personal emotional involvement. (True/False)

True

Which of the following can act as barriers to effective therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply)

A) Giving unsolicited advice B) Changing the subject frequently C) Offering silence for reflection D) Expressing personal disapproval E) Actively listening

Maintaining professional boundaries is essential to protect both the client and the nurse in the relationship. (True/False)

True

During the working phase of the nurse-client relationship, the primary focus shifts to:

A) Initial trust-building B) Problem-solving and goal achievement C) Summarizing accomplishments D) Gathering preliminary information

When a nurse shares a brief, relevant personal experience to help a client feel less alone, this is an example of appropriate self-disclosure. (True/False)

True

Sympathy involves feeling for the client, while empathy involves feeling with the client and understanding their perspective. (True/False)

True

Which of the following nonverbal cues are generally considered supportive in therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply)

A) Open posture B) Fidgeting C) Occasional nodding D) Looking away E) Maintaining appropriate eye contact

Giving reassurance such as "Don't worry, everything will be fine" is generally an effective therapeutic communication technique. (True/False)

False

A key principle of client-centered care is:

A) The nurse dictates all aspects of care. B) The client is an active participant in their care decisions. C) The family makes all medical decisions. D) Care is standardized for all clients.

Relational inquiry emphasizes the importance of understanding the client's experiences in the context of their daily lives. (True/False)

True