Communication NCLEX Review
Which nonverbal communication technique is very therapeutic and effective but requires a conscious
effort by the nurse to practice and squire skill in the use of this technique?
A) Listening
B) Silence
C) Touch
D) Converting Acceptance - Answer-Answer: B
What is an example of nonverbal communication?
A) Moaning
B) Speaking
C) Writing
D) Reading - Answer-Answer: A
Which statement is an example of the clarifying communication technique?
A) "How do you feel about having surgery tomorrow?"
B) "You are concerned that you might have complications from the spinal anesthetic?"
C) "Will you please tell me as accurately as you can, what you experienced the last time you were given
morphine?"
D) "Let me make sure I understand this correctly. The cost of the medication is keeping you from being
able to take it each day?" - Answer-Answer: D
, Giving a bath, assisting a patient on and off the bedpan, or inserting a catheter are all examples of which
nonverbal therapeutic communication?
A) Listening
B) Silence
C) Touch
D) Conveying Acceptance - Answer-Answer: C
Every individual has his or her own set of boundaries for personal space. Which example best explains
personal space?
A) The insertion of a Foley Catheter using sterile technique.
B) Sitting in a chair beside the patients bed with good eye contact
C) Standing at the door and asking the patient what he or she had for breakfast
D) Talking to a group of patients from the front of the classroom - Answer-Answer: B
While talking with your female patient, you notice that she is frowning. What is the best way to find out
her concerns?
A) Ask your patient why she is unhappy
B) Tell your patient that everything will be okay
C) Ask your patient if she is angry about the care being given
D) Identify that you notice the patient is frowning - Answer-Answer: D
You are caring for a patient who has had a CVA (cerebral vascular accident/ stroke) and is experiencing
aphasia as a result. What would the LPN do to promote communication?
Which nonverbal communication technique is very therapeutic and effective but requires a conscious
effort by the nurse to practice and squire skill in the use of this technique?
A) Listening
B) Silence
C) Touch
D) Converting Acceptance - Answer-Answer: B
What is an example of nonverbal communication?
A) Moaning
B) Speaking
C) Writing
D) Reading - Answer-Answer: A
Which statement is an example of the clarifying communication technique?
A) "How do you feel about having surgery tomorrow?"
B) "You are concerned that you might have complications from the spinal anesthetic?"
C) "Will you please tell me as accurately as you can, what you experienced the last time you were given
morphine?"
D) "Let me make sure I understand this correctly. The cost of the medication is keeping you from being
able to take it each day?" - Answer-Answer: D
, Giving a bath, assisting a patient on and off the bedpan, or inserting a catheter are all examples of which
nonverbal therapeutic communication?
A) Listening
B) Silence
C) Touch
D) Conveying Acceptance - Answer-Answer: C
Every individual has his or her own set of boundaries for personal space. Which example best explains
personal space?
A) The insertion of a Foley Catheter using sterile technique.
B) Sitting in a chair beside the patients bed with good eye contact
C) Standing at the door and asking the patient what he or she had for breakfast
D) Talking to a group of patients from the front of the classroom - Answer-Answer: B
While talking with your female patient, you notice that she is frowning. What is the best way to find out
her concerns?
A) Ask your patient why she is unhappy
B) Tell your patient that everything will be okay
C) Ask your patient if she is angry about the care being given
D) Identify that you notice the patient is frowning - Answer-Answer: D
You are caring for a patient who has had a CVA (cerebral vascular accident/ stroke) and is experiencing
aphasia as a result. What would the LPN do to promote communication?
