CMN 152V ExaM PrEP aCtual ExaM 2026/2027 – CoMPlEtE ExaM-
StylE QuEStioNS with DEtailED ratioNalES | GraDED a+ | PaSS
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**Q1:** What is the primary goal of patient-centered communication?
A) To minimize the time spent with each patient
B) To focus exclusively on biomedical facts
C) To respect and respond to patients’ needs, preferences, and values
D) To ensure the provider makes all decisions without patient input
**Answer:** C
**Rationale:** Patient-centered communication emphasizes partnership, empathy, and shared decision-
making. It moves beyond a purely biomedical model to incorporate the patient's psychosocial context,
values, and goals, which improves adherence and satisfaction.
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**Q2:** Which communication barrier is most strongly associated with lower patient recall of medical
information?
A) Use of open-ended questions
B) Excessive use of medical jargon
C) Non-verbal rapport building
D) Shared decision-making
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Medical jargon confuses patients, reducing their ability to remember instructions or
diagnoses. Research shows that plain language improves recall, whereas jargon increases cognitive load
and misunderstanding.
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**Q3:** Active listening in a clinical setting includes:
A) Interrupting to clarify symptoms quickly
B) Paraphrasing and summarizing what the patient said
C) Taking notes without eye contact
D) Reassuring the patient before they finish speaking
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Active listening involves reflecting content and emotion back to the patient, such as
paraphrasing, summarizing, and asking clarifying questions. This validates the patient and ensures
accurate understanding.
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**Q4:** According to the biopsychosocial model, effective communication should address:
A) Only biological symptoms
B) Only psychological factors like anxiety
C) Biological, psychological, and social dimensions of health
D) Only social support systems
**Answer:** C
**Rationale:** Engel’s biopsychosocial model expands the biomedical view to include psychological
(e.g., beliefs, emotions) and social (e.g., culture, family, economics) factors. This holistic approach
improves diagnosis and treatment adherence.
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**Q5:** Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue that can enhance trust in a medical
encounter?
StylE QuEStioNS with DEtailED ratioNalES | GraDED a+ | PaSS
GuaraNtEED
**Q1:** What is the primary goal of patient-centered communication?
A) To minimize the time spent with each patient
B) To focus exclusively on biomedical facts
C) To respect and respond to patients’ needs, preferences, and values
D) To ensure the provider makes all decisions without patient input
**Answer:** C
**Rationale:** Patient-centered communication emphasizes partnership, empathy, and shared decision-
making. It moves beyond a purely biomedical model to incorporate the patient's psychosocial context,
values, and goals, which improves adherence and satisfaction.
---
**Q2:** Which communication barrier is most strongly associated with lower patient recall of medical
information?
A) Use of open-ended questions
B) Excessive use of medical jargon
C) Non-verbal rapport building
D) Shared decision-making
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Medical jargon confuses patients, reducing their ability to remember instructions or
diagnoses. Research shows that plain language improves recall, whereas jargon increases cognitive load
and misunderstanding.
, ---
**Q3:** Active listening in a clinical setting includes:
A) Interrupting to clarify symptoms quickly
B) Paraphrasing and summarizing what the patient said
C) Taking notes without eye contact
D) Reassuring the patient before they finish speaking
**Answer:** B
**Rationale:** Active listening involves reflecting content and emotion back to the patient, such as
paraphrasing, summarizing, and asking clarifying questions. This validates the patient and ensures
accurate understanding.
---
**Q4:** According to the biopsychosocial model, effective communication should address:
A) Only biological symptoms
B) Only psychological factors like anxiety
C) Biological, psychological, and social dimensions of health
D) Only social support systems
**Answer:** C
**Rationale:** Engel’s biopsychosocial model expands the biomedical view to include psychological
(e.g., beliefs, emotions) and social (e.g., culture, family, economics) factors. This holistic approach
improves diagnosis and treatment adherence.
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**Q5:** Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue that can enhance trust in a medical
encounter?
