ATI Therapeutic Communication Therapeutic Communication Test

Which of the following is an example of closed ended questioning? (Select all that apply.)-

A nurse is implementing therapeutic communication techniques with a client in an outpatient mental health facility. Which of the following actions allows the client an opportunity to organize thoughts, consider a topic, or think through a point?

Which of the following statements is an example of a therapeutic communication technique?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who recently lost his spouse following lung cancer. The client states, "No one understands. She was my life." Which of the following responses is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client states, "Things are always going to be bad for me. I wish I could just go to sleep and forget about all my problems." Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I would like to go out on a date with you." Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is admitting a client who has schizophrenia. The client states, "The FBI has bugged the phone and is monitoring my calls." Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

A client presents at a community shelter after surviving the destruction of her home by a fire. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's ability to cope?

Which of the following is an example of closed ended questioning? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following is an example of the nurse using clarification to facilitate communication? (Select all that apply.)