Using "Touch"
Why should a nurse consider a patient's past experiences and cultural background when using touch?
A) Touch can be a universal sign of affection.
B) Patients will always appreciate touch.
C) It helps to ensure touch is therapeutic rather than invasive.
D) Cultural differences make touch irrelevant.
Answer!
C) It helps to ensure touch is therapeutic rather than invasive
Which of the following best describes the "What" in Relational Inquiry?
a) The emotional connection between the nurse and the patient
b) The actions a nurse should take in every situation
c) The events, experiences, and factors influencing a situation
d) The personal opinions of the healthcare provider
(Correct answer: c)
How does therapeutic communication contribute to building trust and empathy between healthcare providers and clients?
A. By maintaining strict professional boundaries and limiting interactions
B. By using open-ended questions, active listening, and compassionate responses.
C. By focusing only on medical treatments rather than patient emotions
D. By minimizing communication to avoid overwhelming patients
Answer: B) By using open-ended questions, active listening, and compassionate responses
What is the main difference between instrumental touch and expressive touch in nursing practice?
A) Instrumental touch conveys emotional support, while expressive touch is used during medical procedures.
B) Instrumental touch is used during medical care and procedures, while expressive touch conveys empathy and compassion.
C) Both types of touch are used only for therapeutic purposes.
D) There is no difference between the two types of touch.
Answer: B) Instrumental touch is used during medical care and procedures, while expressive touch conveys empathy and compassion.
A patient seems withdrawn during their hospital stay. Using the ‘What’ in Relational Inquiry, what should the nurse do first?
a) Assume the patient is just shy and continue with the care plan
b) Observe and explore what might be causing the patient’s behaviour
c) Tell the patient to be more engaged in their care
d) Ignore the behaviour since it is not affecting treatment outcomes
(Correct answer: b)
How does integrating "touch" with conscious inquiry enhance ethical nursing practice?
A. It ensures that nurses make physical contact with all patients regardless of their comfort level
B. It encourages nurses to focus more on physical rather than verbal communication
C. It removes the need for verbal consent before using touch in patient care
D. It allows nurses to be more aware of patient needs while respecting ethical and cultural boundaries
Answer: D) It allows nurses to be more aware of patient needs while respecting ethical and cultural boundaries