PNU 116 Nursing Exam 1 Review:
Communication, Vital Signs, Hygiene &
Assessment UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Barriers in Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Types of obstacles that hinder effective
communication, including physical, emotional, and cultural barriers.
Therapeutic Communication Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER - Skills used to enhance the
therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient, such as active listening, empathy, and open-ended
questions.
Electronic Modes of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Different types of communication
methods that use electronic devices, including email, telehealth, and messaging apps.
Types of Communication Styles - CORRECT ANSWER - Different approaches to communication,
including assertive (confident and respectful), aggressive (hostile), and passive (submissive).
Influencing Factors on Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Psychosocial and physiological
factors that affect communication between patient and nurse, such as mental health and physical
conditions.
Communication with Non-English Speakers - CORRECT ANSWER - Practices for effectively
communicating with patients who do not speak English, including the use of interpreters and translation
services.
Caring for Clients with Physical Barriers - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategies for communicating
with patients who have physical disabilities, such as hearing loss, ensuring they receive appropriate
support.
Forms of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Five types of communication: verbal, non-
verbal, written, visual, and electronic.
Communication, Vital Signs, Hygiene &
Assessment UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Barriers in Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Types of obstacles that hinder effective
communication, including physical, emotional, and cultural barriers.
Therapeutic Communication Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER - Skills used to enhance the
therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient, such as active listening, empathy, and open-ended
questions.
Electronic Modes of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Different types of communication
methods that use electronic devices, including email, telehealth, and messaging apps.
Types of Communication Styles - CORRECT ANSWER - Different approaches to communication,
including assertive (confident and respectful), aggressive (hostile), and passive (submissive).
Influencing Factors on Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Psychosocial and physiological
factors that affect communication between patient and nurse, such as mental health and physical
conditions.
Communication with Non-English Speakers - CORRECT ANSWER - Practices for effectively
communicating with patients who do not speak English, including the use of interpreters and translation
services.
Caring for Clients with Physical Barriers - CORRECT ANSWER - Strategies for communicating
with patients who have physical disabilities, such as hearing loss, ensuring they receive appropriate
support.
Forms of Communication - CORRECT ANSWER - Five types of communication: verbal, non-
verbal, written, visual, and electronic.
