Question 1

Which are true regarding communicating while using eye contact? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Eye contact is responsible for much communication.
B)  Eye contact is responsible for much miscommunication.
C)  Making eye contact generally indicates an intention to interact.
D)  Eye contact always results in a positive outcome.
E)  Extended eye contact can imply aggression.F)  Extended eye contact can lead to heightened anxiety.

Question 2

If in response to the patient statement,"I am upset about all this lab work" the nurse responds,"You're upset?" What is this is an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  An open-ended question
B)  Reflecting
C)  Restating
D)  Paraphrasing

Question 3

What does therapeutic communication accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitates the formation of a positive nurse-patient relationship
B)  Manipulates the patient
C)  Assigns the patient a passive role
D)  Requires the patient to accept what the nurse says

Question 4

Which question below is open-ended?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are you going to Europe this fall?"
B)  "Are you sailing to Europe?"
C)  "What are you most looking forward to in Europe?"
D)  "Have you been to Europe before?"
E)  "Where in Europe are you going?"

Question 5

During a complete assessment,which type of questioning is not usually conducive to fostering communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open-ended
B)  Focused
C)  Closed
D)  Clarifying

Question 6

The term that describes an individual's perception or understanding of a particular word or phrase is _____________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What is true about the use of silence in therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining silence is an effective therapeutic communication technique.
B)  Maintaining silence is generally overused in therapeutic communication.
C)  The sender often becomes uncomfortable when using silence.
D)  The ability to use silence effectively requires skill and timing.
E)  Prolonged periods of misunderstood silence can cause tension.F)  Purposeful use of silence often conveys lack of respect.

Question 8

A nurse is assessing a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication.What is the lowest number of defining characteristics for this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  One
B)  Two
C)  Three
D)  Four

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