NUR 243 QUIZ 2 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the 3 categories of communication. Answer: Linguistic
Paralinguistic
Meta-communication
◉ What is linguistic communication. Answer: The verbal exchange
of information
Spoken words
Written symbols
Silence
◉ What is paralinguistic communication. Answer: Nonverbal
messages (gestures, eye contact, facial expressions)
,◉ What is meta-communication. Answer: Factors that make up the
meaning of the information
-Mood
-Environment
-Interpersonal relationships
◉ What are the 5 levels of communication. Answer: Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Small group
Oubli
Electronic
◉ What is intrapersonal communication. Answer: Perceptions,
feelings, behaviors and self esteem
Content of your thoughts
,*Positive self talk is important
◉ What is interpersonal communication. Answer: *What we focus
on most in nursing
One one one interactions
Meaning is obtained from people NOT words
When misunderstandings occur, just talk to the person
◉ What is small group communication. Answer: Goal directed
Must understand group dynamics
◉ What is public communication. Answer: Interaction with an
audience
◉ What is electronic communication. Answer: Technology
promoting interactions with patients and their healthcare team
◉ Describe communication throughout the nursing process.
Answer: ASSESSMENT:-verbal interviewing-visual observation of
, nonverbal behavior-visual, tactile, auditory gathering during
physical exam-written med records
NURSING DX:-intrapersonal analysis of findings-validation of health
care need and priorities via verbal discussion with pt-
documentation of dx
PLANNING:-interpersonal or small group health care team planning
sessions-interpersonal collab with pt and fam to determine
implementation-written documentation of expected outcomes-
written or verbal referral
IMPLEMENTATION:
EVALUATION:
◉ You have a pt who was just recently diagnosed with CHF. You
identify that the pt has 3+ pitting edema in his lower extremities.
You then explain to the pt what this means.
What step of the nursing process is this and what type of
communication is being utilized?. Answer: Assessment part of the
nursing process
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the 3 categories of communication. Answer: Linguistic
Paralinguistic
Meta-communication
◉ What is linguistic communication. Answer: The verbal exchange
of information
Spoken words
Written symbols
Silence
◉ What is paralinguistic communication. Answer: Nonverbal
messages (gestures, eye contact, facial expressions)
,◉ What is meta-communication. Answer: Factors that make up the
meaning of the information
-Mood
-Environment
-Interpersonal relationships
◉ What are the 5 levels of communication. Answer: Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Small group
Oubli
Electronic
◉ What is intrapersonal communication. Answer: Perceptions,
feelings, behaviors and self esteem
Content of your thoughts
,*Positive self talk is important
◉ What is interpersonal communication. Answer: *What we focus
on most in nursing
One one one interactions
Meaning is obtained from people NOT words
When misunderstandings occur, just talk to the person
◉ What is small group communication. Answer: Goal directed
Must understand group dynamics
◉ What is public communication. Answer: Interaction with an
audience
◉ What is electronic communication. Answer: Technology
promoting interactions with patients and their healthcare team
◉ Describe communication throughout the nursing process.
Answer: ASSESSMENT:-verbal interviewing-visual observation of
, nonverbal behavior-visual, tactile, auditory gathering during
physical exam-written med records
NURSING DX:-intrapersonal analysis of findings-validation of health
care need and priorities via verbal discussion with pt-
documentation of dx
PLANNING:-interpersonal or small group health care team planning
sessions-interpersonal collab with pt and fam to determine
implementation-written documentation of expected outcomes-
written or verbal referral
IMPLEMENTATION:
EVALUATION:
◉ You have a pt who was just recently diagnosed with CHF. You
identify that the pt has 3+ pitting edema in his lower extremities.
You then explain to the pt what this means.
What step of the nursing process is this and what type of
communication is being utilized?. Answer: Assessment part of the
nursing process
