#1
Which phase of the therapeutic relationship involves establishing rapport and trust with the patient?
Orientation phase
Working phase
Termination phase
Evaluation phase
#2
During the working phase of the therapeutic relationship, what is the primary focus?
Building rapport
Exploring issues and making changes
Preparing for termination
Summarizing progress
#3
In the orientation phase of a therapeutic relationship, what is the nurse's primary task?
Establishing goals
Building trust and rapport
Assessing patient's history
Reviewing treatment options
#4
Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in a therapeutic relationship?
Maintaining professional distance
Respecting confidentiality
Sharing personal information with the patient
Clarifying treatment options
#5
What is the primary purpose of setting therapeutic boundaries in nursing practice?
To restrict patient access to care
To maintain a professional relationship
To increase patient dependence
To avoid accountability
#6
In the context of therapeutic communication, what does 'active listening' entail?
Providing advice and suggestions
Paraphrasing and reflecting the patient's words
Avoiding eye contact to respect privacy
Interrupting the patient to clarify information
#7
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue that can convey empathy and understanding in a therapeutic relationship?
Crossing arms and legs
Maintaining eye contact
Avoiding physical contact
Using medical jargon
#8
During the termination phase, what is the nurse's role in addressing unresolved issues?
Initiating a new treatment plan
Referring the patient to another provider
Exploring and processing emotions related to termination
Avoiding discussion to prevent discomfort
#9
Which theoretical framework emphasizes the importance of congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in therapeutic relationships?
Behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Humanistic-existential therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy
#10
During the working phase, what is the primary focus of the therapeutic relationship?
Building rapport
Establishing goals and strategies
Preparing for termination
Evaluating progress
#11
What is the primary goal of termination phase in therapeutic relationships?
To address unresolved issues
To evaluate progress
To establish rapport
To facilitate closure and transition
#12
What ethical principle guides therapeutic relationships to prioritize the patient's well-being?
Autonomy
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
#13
In therapeutic relationships, what is the primary goal of active listening?
To provide advice
To offer solutions
To understand and validate the patient's feelings
To distract the patient from emotions
#14
Which phase of therapeutic communication involves summarizing progress and evaluating goals?
Orientation phase
Working phase
Termination phase
Evaluation phase
#15
Which phase of therapeutic communication involves reflection on the patient's progress and outcomes?
Orientation phase
Working phase
Termination phase
Evaluation phase