Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationship

Question 1

A __________ is defined as a state of being related or a state of affinity between two individuals

Answer 1

Relationship

Question 2

Types of Relationships

Answer 2

1. Social relationships
2. Intimate relationships
3. Therapeutic relationships

Question 3

A _________ ________ is defined as relationship that is primarily initiated with the purpose of friendship, socialization, enjoyment or accomplishing a task.

Answer 3

social relationships

Question 4

A relationship where mutual needs are met during interaction. For example, participants shares feelings, ideas & experiences

Answer 4

Social relationships

Question 5

An __________ _________occurs between two individuals who have an emotional commitment with each other.

Answer 5

intimate relationship

Question 6

True or False

Those in an intimate relationship don’t usually react naturally with each other.

Answer 6

False

Those in an intimate relationship usually react naturally with each other.

Question 7

True or False

In intimate relationship, the relationship is a partnership wherein each member cares about the other’s need for growth & satisfaction.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The focus of the relationship is on the patient’s ideas, experiences & feelings.

Answer 8

Therapeutic relationship

Question 9

The __________ ________ between the nurse & the patient differs from both a social & an intimate relationship in that the nurse maximizes inner communication skills, understanding of human behavior & strengths, in order to enhance the patient’s growth.

Answer 9

therapeutic relationship

Question 10

Goal of Therapeutic Relationship

Answer 10

1.Facilitating communication of distressing thoughts & feelings
2.Assisting the client with problem solving
3.Helping the client examine self defeating behaviors & test alternatives
4.Promoting self-care & independence

Question 11

Phases of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship

Answer 11

1. The Pre-interaction Phase
2. The Orientation (Introductory) Phase
3. The Working Phase
4. The Termination Phase

Question 12

it involves preparation for the first encounter with the client.

Answer 12

The Pre-interaction Phase

Question 13

the nurse and client become acquainted.

Answer 13

The Orientation (Introductory) Phase

Question 14

the therapeutic work of the relationship is accomplished in this phase.

Answer 14

The Working Phase

Question 15

-the mutually agreed-on goals may have been reached.
-the client may be discharged from the hospitals.
-in the case of a student nurse, it may be the end of clinical rotation.

Answer 15

The Termination Phase

Question 16

True or False

Termination is an easy phase for both the client and nurse.

Answer 16

False

Termination can be a difficult phase for both the client and nurse.