RNFA PROFESSIONAL TEST BANK 2026
VALIDATED QUESTIONS RELIABLE
ANSWERS
● What are negative behavioral responses to stress? Answer: Substance
abuse or denial.
● What physiological responses increase due to stress? Answer: Cardiac
output, blood glucose levels, oxygen consumption, and metabolic rate.
● How does music help in stress management? Answer: It provides
diversion from stress, decreases anxiety and pain, and elicits relaxation.
● What are the preferred characteristics of music for relaxation? Answer:
Low pitched tones, without words, and fast tempo.
● What is the simplest method to stop the stress response? Answer:
Breathing deeply and slowly.
● What is the role of the diaphragm in deep breathing? Answer: The
diaphragm is primarily used while the upper chest and shoulders are
used less.
, ● What is guided imagery? Answer: A technique that generates calming
images to create physiological and emotional changes.
● What are open-ended questions in communication? Answer: Questions
that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.
● What does non-judgmental communication involve? Answer:
Interacting without criticism, bias, blame, or personal opinion.
● What are some verbal techniques in therapeutic communication?
Answer: Asking open-ended questions, providing education, clarifying
concerns, and de-escalating anxiety.
● What are some non-verbal techniques in therapeutic communication?
Answer: Facial expressions, eye contact, posture, gestures, touch,
silence, and physical proximity.
● What is oversedation? Answer: A condition that leads to CNS
depression.
● What can cause oversedation? Answer: High doses of sedatives, drug
interactions, reduced metabolism, and inadequate monitoring.
● What are early signs of oversedation? Answer: Drowsiness, slurred
speech, delayed response, and difficulty staying awake.
VALIDATED QUESTIONS RELIABLE
ANSWERS
● What are negative behavioral responses to stress? Answer: Substance
abuse or denial.
● What physiological responses increase due to stress? Answer: Cardiac
output, blood glucose levels, oxygen consumption, and metabolic rate.
● How does music help in stress management? Answer: It provides
diversion from stress, decreases anxiety and pain, and elicits relaxation.
● What are the preferred characteristics of music for relaxation? Answer:
Low pitched tones, without words, and fast tempo.
● What is the simplest method to stop the stress response? Answer:
Breathing deeply and slowly.
● What is the role of the diaphragm in deep breathing? Answer: The
diaphragm is primarily used while the upper chest and shoulders are
used less.
, ● What is guided imagery? Answer: A technique that generates calming
images to create physiological and emotional changes.
● What are open-ended questions in communication? Answer: Questions
that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no.
● What does non-judgmental communication involve? Answer:
Interacting without criticism, bias, blame, or personal opinion.
● What are some verbal techniques in therapeutic communication?
Answer: Asking open-ended questions, providing education, clarifying
concerns, and de-escalating anxiety.
● What are some non-verbal techniques in therapeutic communication?
Answer: Facial expressions, eye contact, posture, gestures, touch,
silence, and physical proximity.
● What is oversedation? Answer: A condition that leads to CNS
depression.
● What can cause oversedation? Answer: High doses of sedatives, drug
interactions, reduced metabolism, and inadequate monitoring.
● What are early signs of oversedation? Answer: Drowsiness, slurred
speech, delayed response, and difficulty staying awake.
