Therapeutic Communication Nursing Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 3A patient awaiting test results says, “If the news is bad, my family will fall apart.” Which response uses reflection?
  • “Have you told your family that?”
  • “Your family may be more resilient than you expect.”
  • “You’re worried about how the result could affect your family.”
  • “Let’s wait until the results arrive before discussing that.”
• 7A patient says, “Everyone would be better off without me.” What should the nurse say next?
  • “Your family would be devastated if you did anything.”
  • “You should focus on the people who need you.”
  • “You don’t truly mean that, do you?”
  • “Are you thinking about killing yourself or harming yourself?”
• 12A patient says, “Ever since they changed everything, I feel strange.” What is the best clarifying response?
  • “Medication changes often take time to adjust to.”
  • “You should mention that when the prescriber visits.”
  • “Do you mean you feel dizzy?”
  • “When you say ‘strange,’ what are you experiencing?”