Chapter 15: Communications

Multiple choice

1. Communication in healthcare is essential to ensure ______.

  1. patient satisfaction
  2. patient safety
  3. development of a therapeutic relationship
  4. all of these

Answer: D

2. Feedback is ______.

  1. external noise
  2. provided through verbal communication
  3. provided through non-verbal communication
  4. provided through verbal and non-verbal communication

Answer: D

3. Non-verbal communication makes up ______ of all communication.

  1. 50%
  2. 65%
  3. 85%
  4. 100%

Answer: C

4. Closed questions are best for ______.

  1. understanding how a person feels
  2. gaining specific information
  3. keeping a conversation going
  4. all of these

Answer: B

5. Self-awareness is commonly described as understanding ______.

  1. our beliefs, values and attitudes
  2. the beliefs, values and attitudes of others
  3. our responses in different social contexts
  4. how others respond in different social contexts

Answer: A