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NR 222 Non-Therapeutic
Communication 2026/2027 |
Nursing Communication
Questions & Answers |
Latest Course Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 16 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 16 NR 222 Non-Therapeutic Communication questions with
correct answers and detailed rationales. It covers essential nursing communication
principles, offering a direct review for students. This resource is suitable for exam
preparation and course reinforcement.
TOPICS
Identifying Non-Therapeutic Techniques Q1–Q10
Analyzing Communication Scenarios Q11–Q16
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 16
Non-therapeutic communication techniques __________ conversation and expression of
feelings and causes ______ responses or behaviors in others .
RESPONSE
discourage
negative
RATIONALE
Non-therapeutic communication techniques hinder open dialogue by discouraging patients from
expressing their thoughts and emotions. This often elicits negative responses from the nurse, such
as judgment or avoidance, which further impedes therapeutic engagement and rapport building.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 16
Which communication techniques are considered non-therapeutic? Select all that apply.
1. Disapproving
2. Clarifying
3. False reassurance
4. Active listening
5. Summarizing
RESPONSE
1, 3
RATIONALE
Non-therapeutic communication hinders effective patient rapport and problem-solving.
Disapproving conveys judgment, while false reassurance dismisses a patient's genuine concerns,
both undermining trust and openness in the nurse-patient relationship.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NR 222 Non-Therapeutic
Communication 2026/2027 |
Nursing Communication
Questions & Answers |
Latest Course Review
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 16 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 16 NR 222 Non-Therapeutic Communication questions with
correct answers and detailed rationales. It covers essential nursing communication
principles, offering a direct review for students. This resource is suitable for exam
preparation and course reinforcement.
TOPICS
Identifying Non-Therapeutic Techniques Q1–Q10
Analyzing Communication Scenarios Q11–Q16
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 16
Non-therapeutic communication techniques __________ conversation and expression of
feelings and causes ______ responses or behaviors in others .
RESPONSE
discourage
negative
RATIONALE
Non-therapeutic communication techniques hinder open dialogue by discouraging patients from
expressing their thoughts and emotions. This often elicits negative responses from the nurse, such
as judgment or avoidance, which further impedes therapeutic engagement and rapport building.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 16
Which communication techniques are considered non-therapeutic? Select all that apply.
1. Disapproving
2. Clarifying
3. False reassurance
4. Active listening
5. Summarizing
RESPONSE
1, 3
RATIONALE
Non-therapeutic communication hinders effective patient rapport and problem-solving.
Disapproving conveys judgment, while false reassurance dismisses a patient's genuine concerns,
both undermining trust and openness in the nurse-patient relationship.
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