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Test Bank for Interpersonal Relationships Professional Communication
Skills for Nurses 6th Edition Arnold
Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes the role of theory in the nurse-client
relationship?
a. Theory provides a common language.
b. Theory is the essence of the nurse-client relationship.
c. Theory varies with changes in health care delivery.
d. Theory guides nursing practice.
ANS: D
Theory provides nurses with a systematic way to view client situations and a logical way
to organize and interpret data. Incorrect answers: 1. Theory does provide a common
language for nurses, but this question asks what best describes the role of theory in the
nurse-client relationship. 2. Theory acts as a framework or guide; it is not the essence of
the relationship. 3. Theory provides a common framework for describing practice.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Step of the Nursing Process: All phases
REF: Text Page Reference: p. 3 TOP:
MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
2. Nurse Jones demonstrates the application of modern nursing theory when she:
a. Administers insulin to a client with diabetes
b. Assists a physician with a pelvic examination
c. Teaches a client techniques of self breast examination
d. Makes up a client’s bed
ANS: C
Modern nursing theory has broadened the definition of health with a strong emphasis on
disease prevention and health promotion. Incorrect answers: 1,2,4. These are all nursing
tasks, and modern nursing theory puts less emphasis on tasks and systems.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Text Page Reference: p. 22 TOP: Step of
the Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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