CONTEMPORARY PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
PRACTICE EXAMS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026(A+)
self-awareness -CORRECT ANSWERS- the process of understanding one's own beliefs, thoughts,
motivations, biases, and limitations and recognizing how they affect others
biopsychosocial self -CORRECT ANSWERS- biological, psychological, social
verbal communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- achieved by spoken words, includes the underlying
emotion, context, and connection of what is actually said
nonverbal communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- includes gestures, expressions, and body language
- should take priority if the two types of communication contradict each other
therapeutic communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- the ongoing process of interaction through which
meaning emerges
principles of therapeutic communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- - patient is primary focus of the
interaction
- professional attitude sets the toe for the therapeutic relationship
- use self-disclosure cautiously and only when it has a therapeutic purpose
- avoid social relationships with patients
- maintain patient confidentiality
- assess intellectual competence to determine levels of understanding
- implement interventions from theoretic base
- maintain nonjudgmental attitude
- avoid giving advice
- guide the patient to reinterpret his or her expressions rationally
- track the patient's verbal interaction through clarifying statements
,- avoid changing the subject unless the context change is in the patient's best interest
self-disclosure -CORRECT ANSWERS- telling the patient personal information; generally not a good idea
unless it has a therapeutic purpose
passive listening -CORRECT ANSWERS- involves sitting quietly and letting the patient talk
active listening -CORRECT ANSWERS- the nurse focuses on what the patient is saying to interpret and
respond to the message objectively
SOLER -CORRECT ANSWERS- sitting square
open posture
leaning towards
eye contact
relaxed
verbal communication techniques -CORRECT ANSWERS- acceptance
confrontation
doubt
interpretation
observation
open-ended statements
reflection
restatement
silence
validation
acceptance -CORRECT ANSWERS- encouraging and receiving information in a nonjudgmental and
interested manner
- used in establishing trust and developing empathy
, confrontation -CORRECT ANSWERS- presenting the patient with a different reality of the situation
- used cautiously to immediately redefine the patient's reality
- it can alienate the patient if used inappropriately
- use a nonjudgmental attitude to be effective
doubt -CORRECT ANSWERS- expressing or voicing doubt when a patient relates to a situation
- used carefully and only when the nurse feels confident about the details
- used when the nurse wants to guide the patient toward other explanations
interpretation -CORRECT ANSWERS- putting into words what the patient is implying or feeling
- used in helping the patient identify underlying thoughts and feelings
observation -CORRECT ANSWERS- stating to the patient what the nurse is observing
- used when a patient's behaviors are obvious and unusual for the patient
open-ended statements -CORRECT ANSWERS- introducing an idea and letting the patient respond
- used when helping the patient explore feelings or gain insight
reflection -CORRECT ANSWERS- redirecting the idea back to the patient for classification or important
emotional overtones, feelings, and experiences
restatement -CORRECT ANSWERS- repeating the main idea expressed; lets the patient know what was
heard
- used when trying to clarify what the patient said
silence -CORRECT ANSWERS- remaining quiet but nonverbally expressing interest of the situation
validation -CORRECT ANSWERS- clarifying the nurse's understanding of the situation
PRACTICE EXAMS QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026(A+)
self-awareness -CORRECT ANSWERS- the process of understanding one's own beliefs, thoughts,
motivations, biases, and limitations and recognizing how they affect others
biopsychosocial self -CORRECT ANSWERS- biological, psychological, social
verbal communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- achieved by spoken words, includes the underlying
emotion, context, and connection of what is actually said
nonverbal communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- includes gestures, expressions, and body language
- should take priority if the two types of communication contradict each other
therapeutic communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- the ongoing process of interaction through which
meaning emerges
principles of therapeutic communication -CORRECT ANSWERS- - patient is primary focus of the
interaction
- professional attitude sets the toe for the therapeutic relationship
- use self-disclosure cautiously and only when it has a therapeutic purpose
- avoid social relationships with patients
- maintain patient confidentiality
- assess intellectual competence to determine levels of understanding
- implement interventions from theoretic base
- maintain nonjudgmental attitude
- avoid giving advice
- guide the patient to reinterpret his or her expressions rationally
- track the patient's verbal interaction through clarifying statements
,- avoid changing the subject unless the context change is in the patient's best interest
self-disclosure -CORRECT ANSWERS- telling the patient personal information; generally not a good idea
unless it has a therapeutic purpose
passive listening -CORRECT ANSWERS- involves sitting quietly and letting the patient talk
active listening -CORRECT ANSWERS- the nurse focuses on what the patient is saying to interpret and
respond to the message objectively
SOLER -CORRECT ANSWERS- sitting square
open posture
leaning towards
eye contact
relaxed
verbal communication techniques -CORRECT ANSWERS- acceptance
confrontation
doubt
interpretation
observation
open-ended statements
reflection
restatement
silence
validation
acceptance -CORRECT ANSWERS- encouraging and receiving information in a nonjudgmental and
interested manner
- used in establishing trust and developing empathy
, confrontation -CORRECT ANSWERS- presenting the patient with a different reality of the situation
- used cautiously to immediately redefine the patient's reality
- it can alienate the patient if used inappropriately
- use a nonjudgmental attitude to be effective
doubt -CORRECT ANSWERS- expressing or voicing doubt when a patient relates to a situation
- used carefully and only when the nurse feels confident about the details
- used when the nurse wants to guide the patient toward other explanations
interpretation -CORRECT ANSWERS- putting into words what the patient is implying or feeling
- used in helping the patient identify underlying thoughts and feelings
observation -CORRECT ANSWERS- stating to the patient what the nurse is observing
- used when a patient's behaviors are obvious and unusual for the patient
open-ended statements -CORRECT ANSWERS- introducing an idea and letting the patient respond
- used when helping the patient explore feelings or gain insight
reflection -CORRECT ANSWERS- redirecting the idea back to the patient for classification or important
emotional overtones, feelings, and experiences
restatement -CORRECT ANSWERS- repeating the main idea expressed; lets the patient know what was
heard
- used when trying to clarify what the patient said
silence -CORRECT ANSWERS- remaining quiet but nonverbally expressing interest of the situation
validation -CORRECT ANSWERS- clarifying the nurse's understanding of the situation
