Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which communication technique involves using simple and clear
language to enhance understanding?
A) Active listening
B) Paraphrasing
C) Jargon usage
D) Offering reassurance
2. Which therapeutic communication technique involves acknowledging
and accepting the patient's feelings without judgment?
A) Reflection
B) Validation
C) Clarification
D) Restating
3. Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal communication
technique?
A) Offering reassurance
B) Using appropriate tone of voice
C) Providing information
D) Maintaining eye contact
4. Which communication technique involves asking for specific examples
or more details to gain a deeper understanding?
A) Clarification
B) Reflection
C) Offering self
D) Summarization
, 5. In therapeutic communication, the use of humor should be:
A) Avoided completely
B) Used sparingly and with caution
C) Encouraged to lighten the mood
D) Used to distract the patient from their concerns
6. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
A) "Are you in pain?"
B) "When did your symptoms start?"
C) "Do you have any allergies?"
D) "Did you take your medication?"
7. Which communication technique involves mirroring the patient's
feelings and emotions to demonstrate understanding?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Reflection
C) Offering reassurance
D) Active listening
8. Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication
technique?
A) Providing unsolicited advice
B) Making assumptions about the patient's feelings
C) Using silence to allow the patient to gather their thoughts
D) Interrupting the patient while they are speaking
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which communication technique involves using simple and clear
language to enhance understanding?
A) Active listening
B) Paraphrasing
C) Jargon usage
D) Offering reassurance
2. Which therapeutic communication technique involves acknowledging
and accepting the patient's feelings without judgment?
A) Reflection
B) Validation
C) Clarification
D) Restating
3. Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal communication
technique?
A) Offering reassurance
B) Using appropriate tone of voice
C) Providing information
D) Maintaining eye contact
4. Which communication technique involves asking for specific examples
or more details to gain a deeper understanding?
A) Clarification
B) Reflection
C) Offering self
D) Summarization
, 5. In therapeutic communication, the use of humor should be:
A) Avoided completely
B) Used sparingly and with caution
C) Encouraged to lighten the mood
D) Used to distract the patient from their concerns
6. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
A) "Are you in pain?"
B) "When did your symptoms start?"
C) "Do you have any allergies?"
D) "Did you take your medication?"
7. Which communication technique involves mirroring the patient's
feelings and emotions to demonstrate understanding?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Reflection
C) Offering reassurance
D) Active listening
8. Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic communication
technique?
A) Providing unsolicited advice
B) Making assumptions about the patient's feelings
C) Using silence to allow the patient to gather their thoughts
D) Interrupting the patient while they are speaking
