Chapter 22 Self-Concept

Chapter 22  Self-Concept

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse, planning care for a client to address self-concept, realizes that this concept includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
a.
self-esteem.
c.
identity.
b.
body image.
d.
family history.

ANS: D
Self-concept is composed of four components: identity, body image, self-esteem, and role performance. Family history is not a component of self-concept.

PTS: 1 DIF: Analysis REF: Components of Self-Concept

2. The nurse assesses a client as having solid self-esteem. Self-esteem is:
a.
developed in childhood and remains the same throughout life.
b.
the same as self-concept.
c.
not influenced by societal standards.
d.
the individual’s sense of worth.

ANS: D
Self-esteem is an individual’s generalized sense of worth and value, or how a person regards self. Self-esteem varies over time depending upon the situation. Self-concept is a broader term that is the individual’s overall self-description. Self-esteem is influenced by societal standards.

PTS: 1 DIF: Analysis REF: Self-Esteem

3. How is the client likely to view the nurse during the first phase of the nurse-client relationship?
a.
As a stranger
c.
Identifies with the nurse
b.
As a counselor
d.
Separates from the nurse

ANS: A
At the beginning of the nurse-client relationship, the client is likely to view the nurse as a stranger. As the relationship progresses, the client feels free to express feelings to the nurse because the nurse has assumed the roles of listener and counselor. During the first phase of the nurse-client relationship, the client will not identify with the nurse or separate from the nurse.

PTS: 1 DIF: Analysis REF: Role Performance

4. The nurse is scheduled for the evening shift the same evening the nurse’s son is playing in a championship ball game. This is an example of which type of role conflict?
a.
Interpersonal role conflict
c.
Person-role conflict
b.
Role overload
d.
Interrole conflict

ANS: D
Interrole conflict is when the expectations of one role oppose the expectations of another role. The nurse needs to work and also needs to attend a ball game for his son. This is an example of interrole conflict. Interpersonal role conflict is when incompatible role expectations are held by one or more people. Person-role conflict is when the individual’s values are violated by the demands of the role. Role overload is when excessive demands of numerous roles have conflicting priorities.

PTS: 1 DIF: Analysis REF: Table 22-2 Types of Role Conflict

5. The nurse realizes that self-concept:
a.
stays the same throughout life.
b.
is initially shaped by how others treat the individual.
c.
is finalized once the individual passes adolescence.
d.
is not impacted by illness

ANS: B
Self-concept is developed primarily in response to social interactions and experiences and is shaped by how others treat the individual. Self-concept evolves throughout life. Self-concept is not finalized once the individual passes adolescence. Illness does impact self-concept.

PTS: 1 DIF: Analysis REF: Development of Self-Concept