1. Learning about the effects of the illness does what for the nurse and the patient? a. Gives them the basis to establish a trusting relationship b. Gives them each a better understanding of the...

Extracted text: 1. Learning about the effects of the illness does what for the nurse and the patient? a. Gives them the basis to establish a trusting relationship b. Gives them each a better understanding of the other c. Gives them the ability to communicate better d. Gives them the opportunity to create a complete and congruent picture of the problem ANSWER: RATIONALE: 2. What occurs during the termination phase of an interview? a. Plan for follow-up care b. Address topics that have not yet been addressed Assess the patient's mental status d. Let the patient know you understood all he or she has told you ANSWER: RATIONALE: с. 3. How would the nursing instructor explain the goal of guided questioning to his or her students? a. Obtaining complete data from the patient b. Facilitating the patient's fullest communication c. Developing a basis for accurate nursing diagnoses d. Creating an opportunity for the early generation of a plan ANSWER: RATIONALE: 4. "How many steps can you climb before you get short of breath?" is an example of what kind of question? A question that offers multiple choices for answers b. A question that is narrow in focus . A question that elicits a graded response d. A question that demands an exact response ANSWER: а. RATIONALE: 5. While interviewing a new patient, you notice that he is mirroring your position. What can this signify? An increasing sense of connectedness b. A desire to be on an equal power level c. A desire for increased rapport d. The patient does not take you seriously а. ANSWER: RATIONALE:_ 6. Your new patient becomes visibly anxious during the nursing interview. You respond by telling her, "Don't worry, everything will be okay." What might this premature reassurance cause?