Communication Styles and Techniques
Communication Basics
Therapeutic Relationship Phases
Teamwork and Safety Tools
Nursing Logistics & Culture
100

This type of communication involves tone, facial expression, stance, and gestures. Select one

A. Verbal communication

B. Written Communication

C. Non verbal communication

D. Visual communication

C. Non verbal communication

100

This critical mission component for a nurse involves ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING, and DOCUMENTING care. 

What is Communication in nursing 

100

This phase begins with the first meeting, where the nurse introduces themselves and establishes rapport. Select one 

A. Orientation Phase

B. Per-interaction Phase

C. Working Phase

D. Termination Phase

A. Orientation Phase

100

This is the first phase of group development, where members first come together and learn about goals and expectations. Select one 

A. Performing Phase

B. Storming Phase

C. Forming Phase 

D. Norming Phase


C. Forming Phase

100

This practice is defined as a systematic appraisal of beliefs, values, and practices to tailor nursing interventions

What is Cultural assessment?

200

This communication style is demonstrated by recognizing that both your needs and the needs of others are important, and by speaking confidently and clearly.

What is Assertive Communication?

200

This level of communication is defined as self-communication and occurs, for example, when you are trying to make decisions. Select one

A. Transpersonal communication 

B. Intrapersonal communication

C. Interpersonal communication

D. Small group communication

B. Intrapersonal communication

200

This phase occurs when the patient is transferred, discharged home, or when the nurse's shift ends. Select one 

A. Per-Interaction Phase

B. Working Phase 

C. Orientation Phase

D. Termination Phase 

D. Termination phase 

200

This assertive communication tool uses an acronym where the 'S' represents Safety Issue. Select one 

A. SOAP

B. CUS

C. SMCR

D. ASAP

B. CUS

200

This critical component of the nurse's mission requires effective communication and includes to ASSESS, PLAN, IMPLEMENT, and DOCUMENT CARE.

What is communication in nursing?

400

This is the specific distance in feet that is often considered optional for therapeutic conversations, known as social distance. Select one 

A. 6 feet

B. 4-5 feet 

C. 7-8 feet

D. 3-4 feet

D. 3-4 feet 

400

Communication that is a one-way process, where only one person is talking to someone, is described by this model. Select one 

A. Linear Model 

B. Interactive Model 

C. Transactional Model 

D. Intrapersonal Model 

A. Linear Model 

400

The nurse and patient collaborate together to implement goals, interventions, and strategies during this phase of the relationship. Select one 

A. Orientation Phase 

B. Termination Phase

C. Working Phase

D. Pre-Interaction Phase

C. Working Phase

400

In the SBAR tool, this section includes the critical information concerning the patient's condition that requires immediate attention and action. Select one 

A. Assessment

B. Recommenation

C. Background 

D. Situation

D. Situation

400

The principle that nurses should generally not accept money or gifts of significant material value is related to the need to maintain these in the professional relationship. Select one 

A. Professional Relationships 

B. Family relationships 

C. Acquaintances

D. Romantic Relationship

A. Professional Relationship

600

This term refers to the verbal and nonverbal response to a message. Select one 

A. Feedback

B. Clarifying Questions 

C. Assertive Communication

D. Summarizing 

A. Feedback

600

This type of noise is a barrier in communication defined specifically as a misunderstanding. Select one

A. Physical Noise 

B. Physiological Noise 

C. Semantic Noise 

D. Environmental Noise  

C. Semantic Noise 

600

This term refers to the intentional revealing of personal experiences or feelings by the nurse to deepen trust and serve as a role-model for communication. Select one 

A. Self Disclosure

B. Client Self Disclosure

C. Self Awareness

D. Ethnocentrism 

A. Self Disclosure

600

The third phase of group development, where collaboration begins and group goals become more important than bickering.

What is Norming?

600

The concept where a dominant culture's practices, such as prescribing a diet without regard to a client's culture, are forced onto individuals. Select one 

A. Barriers 

B. Cultural Imposition

C. Cultural sensitivity 

D. Cultural Safety 

B. Cultural Imposition 

800

This strategy involves the nurse taking the patient's original message and transforming it into their own words without losing the meaning.

Select one

A. Active Listening

B. Nonverbal Answers

C. Paraphrasing 

D. Feedback

C. Paraphrasing 

800

Communication is said to have this quality when the verbal message and nonverbal messages match. Select one 

A. Confidence 

B. Congruence 

C. Empathy

D. Clarity 

B. Congruence

800

This is the only phase of the professional relationship that the patient is not a part of.

What is Pre-Interaction Phase

800

The most common causes of adverse events identified by Root Cause Analysis are Human Factors, Leadership, and this element. Select one 

A. Patient Falls 

B. Surgical Errors 

C. Communication

D. Equipment Errors

C. Communication

800

When correcting an error on a legal document like a client chart, you should draw a single line through the error, write "mistaken entry" above it, and do this. Select one 

A. Explain if Necessary

B. Do Not Erase or Delete Original Entry

C. Inconsistant Data

D. Initial It 

D. Initial It 

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