Nursing Communication Quiz

According to Virginia Henderson, nursing communication is:

• Communication as a process of meeting basic human needs

• Communication as a view of politeness and discipline

• Safety and a sense of security

• Social needs as a form of attention to patients

• Communication as an interaction process that helps nurses understand patient needs

According to Hildegard Peplau, nursing communication is:

• Carrying out the stages of the communication process

• A tool to build effective relationships

• A process in carrying out nursing intervention actions

• As a basic need for humans

• As a form of attention to patients

An example of non-verbal communication is:

• Using words/language

• Facial expressions

• Speaking orally

• Giving voice commands

• Giving direct reports

Which of the following is an example of empathy?

• The ability to pity the patient

• The ability to feel the patient's feelings

• The ability to read the patient's expressions

• The ability to do what the patient commands

• Giving attention to the patient

The following are important aspects of communication in nursing, except:

• Verbal and nonverbal communication

• Empathy and emotional involvement

• Polite and courteous behavior towards patients

• Active listening skills

• Interprofessional communication

Which of the following is a function of a thermometer?

• Measuring pulse

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring respiration

• Measuring blood pressure

What is the purpose of therapeutic communication?

• Helping clients overcome problems to reduce emotional and mental burden

• Helping take effective actions for clients/patients

• Achieving the expected level of recovery

• All of the above (A, B, C are correct)

Which of the following is a process of data collection in nursing assessment?

• Interview

• Diagnostic examination

• Laboratory examination

• All of the above (A, B, C are correct)

After the stage of assessment or data collection, what is the next step that involves the patient and family in understanding the patient's problems, and requires communicative nurses and cooperative patients for proper determination?

• Diagnosis

• Assessment

• Physical examination

• Implementation

What is the normal value of diastolic blood pressure in humans?

• 90-120

• 60-90

• 80-90

• 40-60