RN Mental Health 2023/2026 Ultimate Proctored NGN
70 Practice Study Questions and Answers | 2026
Comprehensive Study Guide and Test Preparation
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, SECTION 1: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION & DEFENSE
MECHANISMS (Questions 1-20)
1. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is communicating with a client. The
client states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are
having difficulty sleeping?" Which therapeutic communication technique is the
nurse demonstrating?
• A. Offering general leads
• B. Summarizing
• C. Focusing
• D. Restating
Correct Answer: D. Restating.
Rationale: Restating allows the nurse to repeat the main idea expressed by the client,
demonstrating active listening and encouraging the client to elaborate .
2. A nurse is communicating with a client who was just admitted for treatment of a
substance use disorder. Which communication technique should the nurse identify
as a barrier to therapeutic communication?
• A. Offering advice
• B. Reflecting
• C. Listening attentively
• D. Giving information
Correct Answer: A. Offering advice.
Rationale: Offering advice is a barrier to therapeutic communication because it implies
70 Practice Study Questions and Answers | 2026
Comprehensive Study Guide and Test Preparation
,
, SECTION 1: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION & DEFENSE
MECHANISMS (Questions 1-20)
1. A nurse in an acute mental health facility is communicating with a client. The
client states, "I can't sleep. I stay up all night." The nurse responds, "You are
having difficulty sleeping?" Which therapeutic communication technique is the
nurse demonstrating?
• A. Offering general leads
• B. Summarizing
• C. Focusing
• D. Restating
Correct Answer: D. Restating.
Rationale: Restating allows the nurse to repeat the main idea expressed by the client,
demonstrating active listening and encouraging the client to elaborate .
2. A nurse is communicating with a client who was just admitted for treatment of a
substance use disorder. Which communication technique should the nurse identify
as a barrier to therapeutic communication?
• A. Offering advice
• B. Reflecting
• C. Listening attentively
• D. Giving information
Correct Answer: A. Offering advice.
Rationale: Offering advice is a barrier to therapeutic communication because it implies
