COMPOSURE MODEL

Question 1

COMPOSURE ACRONYM MEANS:

Answer 1

COM - PETENCE
P- RESENCE & PRAYER
O - PENMINDEDNESS
S - TIMULATION
U - NDERSTANDING
R - ESPECT AND RELAXATION
E - MPATHY

Question 2

In depth knowledge and clinical expertise demonstrated in caring for patients.

Answer 2

COMPETENCE

Question 3

Being with another person during times of need and reciting prayers that are made through the nurse’s personal relationship and faith in God.
Therapeutic communication, active listening, and touch

Answer 3

PRESENCE & PRAYER

Question 3

Being receptive/open to new ideas or reason. Considering the patient’s preferences and opinions related to his or her current health condition flexibility of the nurse to accommodate patient’s views

Answer 3

OPEN - MINDEDNESS

Question 4

Providing encouragement that conveys hope and strength Giving explanation and supervision when doing certain procedures to patient use of complimentary words or praise and smile whenever appropriate

Answer 4

STIMULATION

Question 5

Conveys interest and acceptance of patient’s condition and his or her entire being

Answer 5

UNDERSTANDING

Question 6

Acknowledging the patient’s presence use of preferred naming in addressing the patient (“po” and “opo” are signs of positive regard) involves alternate tension and relaxation of selected group of muscles

Answer 6

RESPECT AND RELAXATION

Question 6

Senses accurately another person’s inner experience perceives the current positive thought or feeling and communicates by putting themselves in the patient’s place

Answer 6

EMPATHY