Principles of Therapeutic Communication Practice Questions
20 free Principles of Therapeutic Communication practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which non-verbal behavior primarily supports the principle of therapeutic communication?
- Q2. Why may repeatedly asking 'why' hinder communication?
- Q3. Which statement by the nurse most clearly demonstrates respect for patient autonomy in therapeutic communication?
- Q4. Which principle does sharing information with the client in simple language and avoiding medical jargon support?
- Q5. What is a barrier to therapeutic communication?
- Q6. When a client begins to cry and the nurse says, 'You’re obviously upset — would it help to talk about what’s going on?' which principle does this response embo…
- Q7. The nurse observes the client’s trembling hands and states, 'I notice your hands are shaking; you look frightened.' What is this statement an example of?
- Q8. When the nurse asks the client, 'What do you think will help you deal with that feeling?' what principle is being upheld?
- Q9. What principle is being upheld when the nurse maintains confidentiality and ensures the conversation occurs in a private setting?
- Q10. Why does a nurse use a moment of silence after the client finishes speaking?
- Q11. The nurse uses a neutral tone, avoids judging the client’s feelings or behaviors, and keeps the focus on the client’s perspective. Which principle does this be…
- Q12. Why does the nurse ask open-ended questions like 'What happened after you felt anxious?'
- Q13. Why should a nurse avoid giving unjustified reassurance such as 'Everything will be fine'?
- Q14. Why is using cultural sensitivity in communication important?
- Q15. What does the principle of 'genuineness' in therapeutic communication mean?
- Q16. Why is summarising a client’s feelings and events discussed helpful?
- Q17. What principle is violated if a nurse consistently changes topics when the client expresses negative emotions?
- Q18. When the nurse states, 'I’m wondering what you meant when you said you feel ‘stuck’,' what communication technique does this question reflect?
- Q19. Why does a nurse ask focused questions like 'When you mention you don’t trust the charting system, what is your specific concern?'
- Q20. What principle is illustrated when a nurse respects the time and setting of the conversation, minimizes interruptions, and ensures the client’s privacy?