PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
PRACTITIONER REVIEW WEEKS 5 6
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Why are you so anxious. Answer:
Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Asking for Explanations
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Why don't you and John get married.
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Asking Personal Questions
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: What would you like to talk about today?.
Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Broad Openings
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: What do you think you should do about it?.
Answer: Therapeutic
,communication technique: Reflecting
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication: Older adults are
always confused.. Answer: Nontherapeutic
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: I don't see anyone else in the room.. Answer:
Therapeutic
communication technique: Presenting Reality
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: If I was you, I'd take a break from school..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Giving Advice
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: I'm so sorry about your mastectomy; it must
be terrible to lose a breast.. Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Sympathy
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Today we have talked about a plan for you
to manage feelings of anger.. Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Summarizing
, ◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: You shouldn't even think about assisted
suicide; it's not right.. Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Disapproval
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: You seem upset about something.. Answer:
Therapeutic
communication technique: Making an Observation
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: No one here would intentionally lie to you..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Defensive Responses
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Don't worry, everything will be all right..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: False Reassurance
◉ Translating emotions:. Answer: Sharing observations
Sharing empathy
Sharing hope
PRACTITIONER REVIEW WEEKS 5 6
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Why are you so anxious. Answer:
Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Asking for Explanations
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Why don't you and John get married.
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Asking Personal Questions
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: What would you like to talk about today?.
Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Broad Openings
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: What do you think you should do about it?.
Answer: Therapeutic
,communication technique: Reflecting
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication: Older adults are
always confused.. Answer: Nontherapeutic
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: I don't see anyone else in the room.. Answer:
Therapeutic
communication technique: Presenting Reality
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: If I was you, I'd take a break from school..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Giving Advice
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: I'm so sorry about your mastectomy; it must
be terrible to lose a breast.. Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Sympathy
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Today we have talked about a plan for you
to manage feelings of anger.. Answer: Therapeutic
communication technique: Summarizing
, ◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: You shouldn't even think about assisted
suicide; it's not right.. Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Disapproval
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: You seem upset about something.. Answer:
Therapeutic
communication technique: Making an Observation
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: No one here would intentionally lie to you..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: Defensive Responses
◉ therapeutic or nontherapeutic communication & communication
technique it represents: Don't worry, everything will be all right..
Answer: Nontherapeutic
communication technique: False Reassurance
◉ Translating emotions:. Answer: Sharing observations
Sharing empathy
Sharing hope
