Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which therapeutic communication technique involves using open-ended
statements to encourage the patient's participation?
A) Reflection
B) Clarification
C) Offering self
D) Open disclosure
2. In therapeutic communication, active listening includes:
A) Interrupting the patient to offer advice
B) Nodding and maintaining eye contact
C) Completing the patient's sentences
D) Redirecting the conversation to personal experiences
3. Which communication technique involves using positive and
encouraging statements to instill hope?
A) Offering reassurance
B) Paraphrasing
C) Reflection
D) Restating
4. In therapeutic communication, silence can be an effective technique to:
A) Avoid difficult conversations
B) Show disinterest in the patient's concerns
C) Allow the patient time to gather thoughts and reflect
D) Rush through the conversation
, 5. Which communication technique involves asking the patient to rate
their pain on a scale of 0 to 10?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Reflection
C) Offering reassurance
D) Assessing
6. Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic response?
A) "I can understand why you're feeling frustrated."
B) "Everything will be fine, don't worry."
C) "Tell me more about what happened."
D) "Let's explore different options together."
7. Which communication technique involves using simple and concise
statements to convey empathy?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Summarization
C) Reflection
D) Offering reassurance
8. In therapeutic communication, cultural competence refers to:
A) Ignoring cultural differences in communication
B) Treating all patients the same regardless of culture
C) Understanding and respecting cultural norms and values
D) Adopting one's own cultural beliefs as the standard
9. Which therapeutic communication technique involves acknowledging
and reflecting on the patient's emotions?
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which therapeutic communication technique involves using open-ended
statements to encourage the patient's participation?
A) Reflection
B) Clarification
C) Offering self
D) Open disclosure
2. In therapeutic communication, active listening includes:
A) Interrupting the patient to offer advice
B) Nodding and maintaining eye contact
C) Completing the patient's sentences
D) Redirecting the conversation to personal experiences
3. Which communication technique involves using positive and
encouraging statements to instill hope?
A) Offering reassurance
B) Paraphrasing
C) Reflection
D) Restating
4. In therapeutic communication, silence can be an effective technique to:
A) Avoid difficult conversations
B) Show disinterest in the patient's concerns
C) Allow the patient time to gather thoughts and reflect
D) Rush through the conversation
, 5. Which communication technique involves asking the patient to rate
their pain on a scale of 0 to 10?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Reflection
C) Offering reassurance
D) Assessing
6. Which of the following is an example of a nontherapeutic response?
A) "I can understand why you're feeling frustrated."
B) "Everything will be fine, don't worry."
C) "Tell me more about what happened."
D) "Let's explore different options together."
7. Which communication technique involves using simple and concise
statements to convey empathy?
A) Paraphrasing
B) Summarization
C) Reflection
D) Offering reassurance
8. In therapeutic communication, cultural competence refers to:
A) Ignoring cultural differences in communication
B) Treating all patients the same regardless of culture
C) Understanding and respecting cultural norms and values
D) Adopting one's own cultural beliefs as the standard
9. Which therapeutic communication technique involves acknowledging
and reflecting on the patient's emotions?
