Chapter 15 Self-Concept

Chapter 15  Self-Concept

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse is caring for a client who states, “I always wanted to be a nurse when I was growing up.” This demonstrates which component of self concept?
a.
real self
c.
positive self
b.
ideal self
d.
public self

ANS: B
The ideal self is the person who the client would like to be, such as a good, moral, and well-respected person.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

2. Which of the following is NOT a nursing intervention to promote a client’s positive self-concept?
a.
Listen to the client’s self description.
c.
Refrain for taking risks.
b.
Maintain realistic goals.
d.
Involve client in decision making.

ANS: C
Nursing interventions to promote a positive self-concept includes identifying client strengths, listening to the client’s self-description, involve the client in decision making, keep goals realistic, encourage the client to think positively, maintain an environment conducive to client self-expression, and explain to the client how to use positive self-talk instead of negative self-talk.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: White (2010)

3. When interviewing a client, the nurse asks the client to describe him-or herself to understand his or her identity. The MOST appropriate rationale for obtaining this information is:
a.
to influence client’s identity
b.
to enhance client’s self-concept
c.
to gain insight if client is comfortable with his or her identity
d.
to recall memories of success

ANS: C
A client’s identity is assessed by asking the person to describe him- or herself. This description of the self provides the nurse with insight as to whether or not the client is comfortable with his or her identity.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: White (2010)

4. When the client can consciously verbalize how he or she thinks, feels, believes, and knows how to behave in specific situations, the client is demonstrating:
a.
real self
c.
self-identity
b.
public self
d.
self-awareness

ANS: D
Self-awareness involves consciously knowing how the self thinks, feels, and believes and how to behave in specific situations.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. The nurse is caring for a client who has lost her hair after undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer. How the client perceives her appearance can BEST be described as:
a.
physical self
c.
hormonal changes
b.
body image
d.
side effect of treatments

ANS: B
An individual’s perception of physical self, including appearance, function, and ability, is known as body image.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)