Communication Quiz Questions with
Detailed Answers
Which behaviors indicate the nurse is using critical thinking standards when
communicating with patients? (select all that apply)
a. Instills faith
b. Uses humility
c. Portrays self-confidence
d. Exhibits supportiveness
e. Demonstrates independent attitude - ANSWERSb. Uses humility
c. Portrays self-confidence
e. Demonstrates independent attitude
A nurse and a patient work on strategies to reduce weight. Which phrase of the helping
relationship is the nurse in with this patient?
a. Preinteraction
b. Orientation
c. Working
d. Termination - ANSWERSc. Working
A nurse uses SBAR when providing a hands-off report to the oncoming shift. What is
the rationale for the nurse's action?
a. To promote autonomy
b. To use common courtesy
c. To establish trustworthiness
d. To standardize communication - ANSWERSd. To standardize communication
A nurse believes that the nurse-patient relationship is a partnership, and that both are
equal participants. Which term should the nurse use to describe this belief?
a. Critical thinking
b. Authentic
c. Mutuality
d. Attend - ANSWERSc. Mutuality
A nurse wants to present information about flu immunizations to the older adults in the
community. Which type of communication should the nurse use?
a. Public
b. Small group
c. Interpersonal
d. Intrapersonal - ANSWERSa. Public
Detailed Answers
Which behaviors indicate the nurse is using critical thinking standards when
communicating with patients? (select all that apply)
a. Instills faith
b. Uses humility
c. Portrays self-confidence
d. Exhibits supportiveness
e. Demonstrates independent attitude - ANSWERSb. Uses humility
c. Portrays self-confidence
e. Demonstrates independent attitude
A nurse and a patient work on strategies to reduce weight. Which phrase of the helping
relationship is the nurse in with this patient?
a. Preinteraction
b. Orientation
c. Working
d. Termination - ANSWERSc. Working
A nurse uses SBAR when providing a hands-off report to the oncoming shift. What is
the rationale for the nurse's action?
a. To promote autonomy
b. To use common courtesy
c. To establish trustworthiness
d. To standardize communication - ANSWERSd. To standardize communication
A nurse believes that the nurse-patient relationship is a partnership, and that both are
equal participants. Which term should the nurse use to describe this belief?
a. Critical thinking
b. Authentic
c. Mutuality
d. Attend - ANSWERSc. Mutuality
A nurse wants to present information about flu immunizations to the older adults in the
community. Which type of communication should the nurse use?
a. Public
b. Small group
c. Interpersonal
d. Intrapersonal - ANSWERSa. Public
