Trust in Nursing
Trust in Practice
Nurse-Patient Relationships
Trust in History
Trust Across Cultures
200

This word describes the feeling patients have when they believe their nurse will take care of them.

What is trust?

200

Patients trust their nurses to be open about their care. This is part of being what?

What is honest?

200

This action by nurses, such as introducing themselves and explaining their role, helps create a sense of trust with patients from the beginning.

What is establishing rapport?

200

This nurse advocated for better hygiene and sanitation in hospitals which greatly reduced patients deaths and built trust in hospital care.

Who is Florence Nightingale?

200

In many cultures, this simple action is often the first step in building trust, especially when meeting someone new.

What is shaking hands?

400

This is the promise that nurses make to keep patient information private.

What is confidentiality?

400

Nurses use this to show patients they care, like making eye contact or actively listening. Can be verbal or non verbal.

What is communication?

400

When a nurse consistently follows through on their promises, like being on time for scheduled visits, they are demonstrating this trust-building quality.

What is reliability?

400

This young Swedish environmental activist gained worldwide attention for her efforts to raise awareness about climate change, earning the trust of many young people around the world.

Who is Greta Thunberg?

400

In many cultures trust is often built through this kind of relationship, where respect and long-term loyalty are important.

What is friendship?

600

When a nurse does what is best for the patient, this ethical principal is being followed.

What is beneficence?

600

Nurse must follow rules about giving the right medication at the right time. This is following what?

What is safety?

600

This action helps patients feel safe and cared for when nurses offer their undivided attention.

What is active listening?

600

In 2008 U.S. presidential candidate ran on the promise of "hope and change," building trust with many voters who were dissatisfied with the state of the nation.

Who is Barack Obama?

600

In many cultures, people build trust by doing this with each other regularly, such as meeting for coffee of having conversations.

What is spending time together?

800

This is the duty of nurses to act within their training and not perform tasks they are not qualified for.

What is competence?

800

This action by nurses builds trust because it shows patients that their wishes and beliefs are understood.

What is respect?

800

By providing clear explanation about treatments and respecting patient preferences, nurses are demonstrating this.

What is transparency?

800

In the 2000s, this South African leader was celebrated for his efforts to heal the country building trust among its people through reconciliation.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

800

In many cultures, people might trust someone more if they share this, such as family or community ties.

What are common values or beliefs?

1000

A nurse shows this when they keep their promises to patients, like following through on care plans.

What is fidelity?

1000

When a nurse listens carefully to a patient's concerns and works with them to create a plan of care, they are showing this.

What is collaboration?

1000

When a nurse ensures their clients needs and concerns are heard by the healthcare team, they are fostering trust through this action.

What is advocacy?

1000

This technology company's founder, known for his innovative approach to business, built trust through creating accessible personal computers and software.

Who is Bill Gates?

1000

In countries like the U.S. and Germany, people tend to trust others based on this, rather than on personal relationships.

What is a contract or agreement?