INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. In Hildegard peplau , interpersonal model , the main focus is on

a) Family
b) Individual
c) Society
d) Partner
2. This phase happens before the nurse meets the patient and is a time for building self-awareness.
a) Orientation phase
b) Pre- Interaction phase
c) Termination phase
d) Evaluation phase
3. A MOP is:
a) A dysfunctional pattern that can destroy a relationship
b) A game of insult people play with one another
c) A recurring argument
d) Our memories of important events in a relationship
4. Which is true about the way interpersonal relationships affect us physically?
a) Deprived of interpersonal relationships , humans become sick
b) IPR is not necessary for human beings
c) IPR is only compulsory for human beings
d) IPR is only compulsory up to 6 years of age not in adulthood
5. When you become “other oriented”, you ___________________.  
a) Encourage others to give you direction.
b) Take a submissive position in your relationship with others
c) Consider the needs, motives and desires of others while maintaining your own integrity
d) Assume that others are always right.
6. When you move information from the hidden self into the open self, you're
a) Affirming
b) Depressed
c) Self disclosing
d) Empowering
7. The most hospitable setting for self-disclosure is
a) Small groups
b) Public speaking
c) A dyad
d) Large groups
8. To increase you self-awareness, you should
a) Listen to others
b) Seek out information to reduce your blind self
c) Increase your open self
d) All of the above
9. A postoperative patient obtained more than 13 points in a Glasgow-Coma scale test. After the test, he was
tired and partially lethargic. Which of the following elements of communication could be the most effective
to convey him a message?
a) Eye contact
b) Gesture
c) Voice
d) Silence
10. What are the barriers to effective IPR?
a) Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation
b) Dialogue, summary and self-review
c) Use of simple words, cool reaction and defensive attitude
d) Personal statements, eye contact and simple narration
11. When a nurse is suffering from laryngitis, which of the following nonverbal cues could be the most effective
in communicating with a patient?
a) A soft voice and physical appearance
b) Gestures and eye contact
c) Write a note and tell the patient you are sick
d) Posture and hand movements
12. A practical nurse with a BMI of 35 teaches a patient about Cardiac diet. Besides being a nurse, she is also a
nutritionist. However, the patient has doubts on what she is teaching. What could be the reason?   
a) Use of jargon
b) Physical appearance
c) Too academic
d) The nurse has an accent
13. A nurse demonstrates caring, sincerity, empathy, and trustworthiness 
a) Therapeutic nurse-patient interaction
b) Ethical nurse-patient interaction
c) Legal nurse-patient interaction
d) Emotional nurse-patient interaction
14. While helping a patient for discharge, the patient says: "Thank you so much for everything you did for me.
If ever I need anything, what should I do?"  What would be the nurse's most appropriate response? 
a) "Here is my cell phone number. You can either call or text me"
b) "I think you actually live two blocks away from my house. Why don't you drop by and we can chat?"
c) "You can always call your doctor or call the hospital. I am sure someone can help you"
d) "Don't worry. I see that you have your email address. I will send you some email”
15. It empowers the patient to verbalize possible solution and at the same time places the patient in a position of
control and promotes self-esteem. It allows patients to see that their ideas and thoughts are important and
have worth. 
a) Introspection ‘
b) Speculating
c) Reflecting
d) Focusing