NUR 201 Questions & Answers 2026 | High-Yield Review |
Graded A+
1. What type of communication is characterized by asking questions that may
imply judgment, such as 'why did you do that?'
Non-therapeutic communication
Assertive communication
Empathetic communication
Therapeutic communication
2. The nurse understands that certain statements provide false reassurance to
patients and are nontherapeutic. Which of the following statements are false
reassurances?
"This is minor surgery, there is nothing to worry about."
"It is difficult to cope with pain."
"You're smiling this morning."
"A lot of people hate injections."
"You'll walk much better after you have physical therapy."
3. Solomon is completing an assessment of Mrs. Taylor and notices that she has
a rash that he has never seen before. He reports the rash to the RN and asks
her to assess (cues) it with him. What type of critical thinking attitude is
Solomon applying?
Curiosity
Responsibility and authority
Thinking independently
, Humility
4. In a scenario where a patient is anxious about their health and asks, 'Do I
have a serious illness?', which response would be most effective in
promoting therapeutic communication?
'Your test results are still pending, so we cannot say anything yet.'
'Can you share what specific symptoms or concerns you have that
make you feel this way?'
'Why do you think you have a serious illness?'
'It's normal to feel anxious; let's wait for the doctor to explain.'
5. What type of communication is exemplified by the statement 'tell me what
the doctor has told you about this medication'?
Aggressive communication
Non-therapeutic communication
Passive communication
Therapeutic communication
6. Why is practicing refusal skills deemed the most essential teaching strategy
for middle school students regarding high-risk behaviors?
Showing long term results of risk behaviors helps students understand
the impact of their choices.
Practicing refusal skills equips students with the confidence and
techniques to say no effectively.
Giving statistics about consequences raises awareness but does not
provide practical skills.
, Doing a values clarification exercise helps students reflect but does
not focus on refusal techniques.
7. Describe why the statement 'I can imagine how you feel' is classified as
therapeutic communication.
It avoids addressing the patient's emotions.
It focuses on the nurse's experiences.
It dismisses the patient's feelings.
It shows empathy and validates the patient's feelings.
8. Describe why the question 'why did you do that?' is classified as non-
therapeutic communication in nursing practice.
It encourages open dialogue and understanding.
It helps clarify the patient's feelings and thoughts.
It may imply judgment and can make the patient feel defensive.
It fosters a supportive environment for the patient.
9. What does family systems theory suggest about the impact of change within
a family?
A change in one member of the family affects other members
In a healthy family, members are completely independent
A family with closed boundaries promotes open communication
A family is defined solely by its physical structure
10. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when working with an
angry, depressed client?
Use humor to defuse emotionally charged topics of discussion
, Sympathize with the client when the client shares sad feelings
Show respect that is not based on the client's behavior
Work on establishing a friendship with the client
11. Describe the primary focus of the health belief model in the context of
patient education.
The health belief model is centered around the physiological needs
of the patient.
The health belief model prioritizes the patient's emotional well-being
over physical health.
The health belief model focuses on the patient's perceptions of the
severity of their health issue and their belief in the benefits of taking
action.
The health belief model emphasizes the importance of social support
in health behavior change.
12. In a situation where a nurse does not have an immediate answer to a client's
question, what is the best approach to maintain trust?
Tell the client that their question is not important.
Acknowledge the uncertainty and commit to finding the answer
later.
Change the subject to distract the client from the question.
Provide a vague answer to avoid admitting uncertainty.
13. If a nurse encounters a situation where the procedure manual is unclear,
what level of critical thinking should they employ to resolve the issue
effectively?
Graded A+
1. What type of communication is characterized by asking questions that may
imply judgment, such as 'why did you do that?'
Non-therapeutic communication
Assertive communication
Empathetic communication
Therapeutic communication
2. The nurse understands that certain statements provide false reassurance to
patients and are nontherapeutic. Which of the following statements are false
reassurances?
"This is minor surgery, there is nothing to worry about."
"It is difficult to cope with pain."
"You're smiling this morning."
"A lot of people hate injections."
"You'll walk much better after you have physical therapy."
3. Solomon is completing an assessment of Mrs. Taylor and notices that she has
a rash that he has never seen before. He reports the rash to the RN and asks
her to assess (cues) it with him. What type of critical thinking attitude is
Solomon applying?
Curiosity
Responsibility and authority
Thinking independently
, Humility
4. In a scenario where a patient is anxious about their health and asks, 'Do I
have a serious illness?', which response would be most effective in
promoting therapeutic communication?
'Your test results are still pending, so we cannot say anything yet.'
'Can you share what specific symptoms or concerns you have that
make you feel this way?'
'Why do you think you have a serious illness?'
'It's normal to feel anxious; let's wait for the doctor to explain.'
5. What type of communication is exemplified by the statement 'tell me what
the doctor has told you about this medication'?
Aggressive communication
Non-therapeutic communication
Passive communication
Therapeutic communication
6. Why is practicing refusal skills deemed the most essential teaching strategy
for middle school students regarding high-risk behaviors?
Showing long term results of risk behaviors helps students understand
the impact of their choices.
Practicing refusal skills equips students with the confidence and
techniques to say no effectively.
Giving statistics about consequences raises awareness but does not
provide practical skills.
, Doing a values clarification exercise helps students reflect but does
not focus on refusal techniques.
7. Describe why the statement 'I can imagine how you feel' is classified as
therapeutic communication.
It avoids addressing the patient's emotions.
It focuses on the nurse's experiences.
It dismisses the patient's feelings.
It shows empathy and validates the patient's feelings.
8. Describe why the question 'why did you do that?' is classified as non-
therapeutic communication in nursing practice.
It encourages open dialogue and understanding.
It helps clarify the patient's feelings and thoughts.
It may imply judgment and can make the patient feel defensive.
It fosters a supportive environment for the patient.
9. What does family systems theory suggest about the impact of change within
a family?
A change in one member of the family affects other members
In a healthy family, members are completely independent
A family with closed boundaries promotes open communication
A family is defined solely by its physical structure
10. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when working with an
angry, depressed client?
Use humor to defuse emotionally charged topics of discussion
, Sympathize with the client when the client shares sad feelings
Show respect that is not based on the client's behavior
Work on establishing a friendship with the client
11. Describe the primary focus of the health belief model in the context of
patient education.
The health belief model is centered around the physiological needs
of the patient.
The health belief model prioritizes the patient's emotional well-being
over physical health.
The health belief model focuses on the patient's perceptions of the
severity of their health issue and their belief in the benefits of taking
action.
The health belief model emphasizes the importance of social support
in health behavior change.
12. In a situation where a nurse does not have an immediate answer to a client's
question, what is the best approach to maintain trust?
Tell the client that their question is not important.
Acknowledge the uncertainty and commit to finding the answer
later.
Change the subject to distract the client from the question.
Provide a vague answer to avoid admitting uncertainty.
13. If a nurse encounters a situation where the procedure manual is unclear,
what level of critical thinking should they employ to resolve the issue
effectively?
