ATI Engage Fundamentals Professional
Nursing – Communication Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to provide education to a client about the use of a new medication. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Give the client written instructions
B. ✔✔Assess the client's current knowledge and understanding
C. Provide a demonstration of the medication
D. Encourage the client to ask questions after the session
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language. What is the best approach to
ensure effective communication?
A. Use a family member as an interpreter
B. ✔✔Use a professional interpreter to ensure accurate translation
C. Rely on nonverbal communication
D. Speak slowly and loudly to the client
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,A nurse is using therapeutic communication to assist a client who is anxious about a procedure.
Which response demonstrates empathy?
A. "Don’t worry, everything will be fine."
✔✔B. "I understand that you are scared; let’s talk about your concerns."
C. "The procedure will only take a few minutes, you’ll be okay."
D. "You should try to stay calm; it’s important for the procedure."
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has difficulty hearing. What should the nurse do
to ensure the client understands?
A. ✔✔Speak in a low, clear voice and ensure good eye contact
B. Speak loudly and repeatedly
C. Use sign language only
D. Avoid using written instructions
A nurse is assisting a client who appears upset. Which of the following is an example of
nonverbal communication that could support the nurse’s response?
A. ✔✔Maintaining eye contact and offering a calm posture
B. Talking quickly to distract the client
C. Remaining silent and avoiding any interaction
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, D. Crossing arms and standing at a distance
A nurse is documenting a client’s statement about their pain level. Which method of
communication should the nurse use?
A. ✔✔Document the client's exact words in quotation marks
B. Paraphrase the client’s words to save time
C. Use medical terminology to describe the pain
D. Write the pain level as "mild" or "severe" without specifics
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client. Which strategy is most effective to ensure
the client understands?
A. ✔✔Ask the client to repeat the instructions in their own words
B. Provide a written pamphlet and not ask for feedback
C. Speak quickly to go over the instructions
D. Assume the client understands without asking
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty communicating due to a stroke. Which
strategy should the nurse use to promote communication?
A. ✔✔Use simple sentences and ask yes/no questions
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Nursing – Communication Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to provide education to a client about the use of a new medication. Which
action should the nurse take first?
A. Give the client written instructions
B. ✔✔Assess the client's current knowledge and understanding
C. Provide a demonstration of the medication
D. Encourage the client to ask questions after the session
A nurse is caring for a client who speaks a different language. What is the best approach to
ensure effective communication?
A. Use a family member as an interpreter
B. ✔✔Use a professional interpreter to ensure accurate translation
C. Rely on nonverbal communication
D. Speak slowly and loudly to the client
1
,A nurse is using therapeutic communication to assist a client who is anxious about a procedure.
Which response demonstrates empathy?
A. "Don’t worry, everything will be fine."
✔✔B. "I understand that you are scared; let’s talk about your concerns."
C. "The procedure will only take a few minutes, you’ll be okay."
D. "You should try to stay calm; it’s important for the procedure."
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has difficulty hearing. What should the nurse do
to ensure the client understands?
A. ✔✔Speak in a low, clear voice and ensure good eye contact
B. Speak loudly and repeatedly
C. Use sign language only
D. Avoid using written instructions
A nurse is assisting a client who appears upset. Which of the following is an example of
nonverbal communication that could support the nurse’s response?
A. ✔✔Maintaining eye contact and offering a calm posture
B. Talking quickly to distract the client
C. Remaining silent and avoiding any interaction
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, D. Crossing arms and standing at a distance
A nurse is documenting a client’s statement about their pain level. Which method of
communication should the nurse use?
A. ✔✔Document the client's exact words in quotation marks
B. Paraphrase the client’s words to save time
C. Use medical terminology to describe the pain
D. Write the pain level as "mild" or "severe" without specifics
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client. Which strategy is most effective to ensure
the client understands?
A. ✔✔Ask the client to repeat the instructions in their own words
B. Provide a written pamphlet and not ask for feedback
C. Speak quickly to go over the instructions
D. Assume the client understands without asking
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty communicating due to a stroke. Which
strategy should the nurse use to promote communication?
A. ✔✔Use simple sentences and ask yes/no questions
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