1. Foundations of Nursing
Therapeutic Communication — Quiz
Test your understanding of therapeutic communication with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which therapeutic communication technique involves remaining quiet after asking a question to allow the patient time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings?
Question 2
Which structured communication framework is recommended for concise interprofessional handoffs between nurses and physicians?
Question 3
When a patient speaks limited English, the best practice for accurate and unbiased communication is to:
Question 4
In terms of proxemic zones, which distance is most appropriate for a therapeutic nurse-patient interaction to promote comfort and engagement?
Question 5
Offering to sit quietly with a patient who shows distress exemplifies which therapeutic communication technique?