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3. Which of the following statements accurately describe the functions of group dynamics?
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a. Effective groups possess members who elicit mutually respectful relationships.
b. If a group member dominates or thwarts the group process, the leader or other group members must confront him or her to promote the needed collegial relationship. c. In an effective group, power is used to ”fix” immediate problems without considering the needs of the powerless. |
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4. Which of the following statements accurately describe the roles of group members?
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a. Group-building roles focus on the well-being of people doing the work.
b. Self-serving roles advance the needs of individual members at the group’s expense. c. A group member who pleads with other members to lighten the workload on his unit is performing a self-serving role. |
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5. Which of the following statements accurately describe how various factors influence communication?
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a. The rate of language development is directly correlated with the patient’s neurologic competence and cognitive development.
b. Culture influences a person’s world view and relationships with the surrounding environment, religion, time, and others. c. Communication is influenced by the way people value themselves, one another, and the purpose of any human interaction. |
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6. Which of the following are qualities of a helping relationship?
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a. The helping relationship is built on the patient’s needs, not on those of the helping person.
b. A helping relationship is dynamic. c. A helping relationship is purposeful and time limited. |
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7. Which of the following guidelines would most likely help nurses improve their communications with patients and achieve a more effective helping relationship?
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a. The nurse should control the tone of his/her voice so that it conveys exactly what is meant.
b. The nurse should make statements that are as simple as possible, gearing conversation to the patient’s level. c. The nurse should take advantage of any available opportunities to communicate information to patients in routine caregiving situations. |
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Clarifying question/comment
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16. “You say you’ve always been healthy and active; is this the first time you’ve been hospitalized?”
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Reflective question/comment
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17. “You expressed concern bout your children at home….”
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Validating question/comment
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18. “At home you’ve been treating your ulcer with an antacid. Did you take any today?”
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Directing question/comment
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19. “You’ve been on your present medication for 3 years. Did you experience any side effects?”
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Sequencing question/comment
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20. “Your chest pain began after exercising on a lifecycle?”
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Reflective question/comment
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21. “You’ve been upset about taking medication…”
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