Evidence-Based Approach to EHR
Communication BOARD EVALUATION
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● Non-therapeutic communication. Answer: Disingenuous, dishonest,
manipulative communication that can hinder the therapeutic process.
● Active listening. Answer: S - sit squarely facing patient; O - open
posture; L - lean forward; E - eye contact; R - relax.
● Barriers to therapeutic communication. Answer: Factors that impede
effective communication between nurse and client.
● Pre-existing conditions. Answer: Values/attitudes/beliefs,
Culture/religion, Social status, Gender, Age/developmental level,
Environment.
● Non-verbal communication. Answer: Includes physical
appearance/dress, movement/posture, touch, facial expressions, eyes,
and paralanguage.
, ● Nurse-client communication. Answer: A dynamic process that
involves interaction and exchange of information between the nurse and
the client.
● Strategies to enhance therapeutic communication. Answer: Techniques
that improve the effectiveness of communication in a therapeutic setting.
● Defense mechanisms. Answer: Psychological strategies used by
individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.
● Contractual relationships in therapeutic communication. Answer:
Agreements between the nurse and client regarding the goals and
expectations of the therapeutic process.
● Role of the nurse in therapeutic communication. Answer: To facilitate
effective communication that promotes healing and understanding.
● Genuine and sincere communication. Answer: Essential qualities of
therapeutic communication that foster trust and rapport.
● Silence in therapeutic communication. Answer: A tool that can be used
effectively to allow clients to process their thoughts and feelings.
● Accepting in therapeutic communication. Answer: Acknowledging the
client's feelings and experiences without judgment.
Communication BOARD EVALUATION
2026 GUARANTEED PASS ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● Non-therapeutic communication. Answer: Disingenuous, dishonest,
manipulative communication that can hinder the therapeutic process.
● Active listening. Answer: S - sit squarely facing patient; O - open
posture; L - lean forward; E - eye contact; R - relax.
● Barriers to therapeutic communication. Answer: Factors that impede
effective communication between nurse and client.
● Pre-existing conditions. Answer: Values/attitudes/beliefs,
Culture/religion, Social status, Gender, Age/developmental level,
Environment.
● Non-verbal communication. Answer: Includes physical
appearance/dress, movement/posture, touch, facial expressions, eyes,
and paralanguage.
, ● Nurse-client communication. Answer: A dynamic process that
involves interaction and exchange of information between the nurse and
the client.
● Strategies to enhance therapeutic communication. Answer: Techniques
that improve the effectiveness of communication in a therapeutic setting.
● Defense mechanisms. Answer: Psychological strategies used by
individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image.
● Contractual relationships in therapeutic communication. Answer:
Agreements between the nurse and client regarding the goals and
expectations of the therapeutic process.
● Role of the nurse in therapeutic communication. Answer: To facilitate
effective communication that promotes healing and understanding.
● Genuine and sincere communication. Answer: Essential qualities of
therapeutic communication that foster trust and rapport.
● Silence in therapeutic communication. Answer: A tool that can be used
effectively to allow clients to process their thoughts and feelings.
● Accepting in therapeutic communication. Answer: Acknowledging the
client's feelings and experiences without judgment.
