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Levels of Basic Communication

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of communication occurs between two people and is most common when talking with patients?

a)

Interpersonal communication

b)

Intrapersonal communication

c)

Group communication

d)

Mass communication

2.

What is the term for communication that occurs within a large group of people, such as teaching or giving a presentation?

a)

Public communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Intrapersonal communication

d)

Group communication

3.

What type of communication occurs within a group of people working toward the same goal, such as committees, research teams, or support groups?

a)

Public communication

b)

Mass communication

c)

Interpersonal communication

d)

Small Group communication

4.

What does 'Credibility' mean in the context of verbal communication?

a)

Trustworthiness and reliability of an individual.

b)

The speed at which someone speaks.

c)

The use of complex vocabulary.

d)

The volume of a person's voice.

5.

Health care professionals must be knowledgeable, consistent, honest, confident, and dependable to maintain what aspect of communication?

a)

Credibility

b)

Empathy

c)

Confidentiality

d)

Flexibility

6.

What does 'Clarity & brevity' mean in verbal communication?

a)

It means using complex words to impress others.

b)

The shortest, simplest communication is usually the most effective

c)

It refers to speaking as much as possible to convey your point.

d)

It is about using technical jargon to sound professional.

7.

What is the importance of 'Timing and relevance' in verbal communication?

a)

Knowing when to begin communication so the receiver is more attentive to the message.

b)

Using complex vocabulary to impress the receiver.

c)

Speaking as quickly as possible to save time.

d)

Ignoring the listener's feedback during the conversation.

8.

What does 'Pacing' refer to in verbal communication?

a)

The rate of speech can communicate different messages to the receiver.

b)

The volume of speech used in a conversation.

c)

The use of gestures while speaking.

d)

The choice of words in a conversation.

9.

Fill in the blank: ________ communication can often have a greater effect on a message than the words do.

a)

Technical

b)

Written

c)

Nonverbal

d)

Digital

10.

Facial expressions can reveal feelings that can be easily ________ by clients. Fill in the blank.

a)

welcomed

b)

understood

c)

ignored

d)

misinterpred

11.

Eye contact typically conveys interest and respect but varies with ________.

a)

culture

b)

age

c)

weather

d)

language

12.

Lack of awareness of personal space can make clients perceive a threat and react ________.

a)

passively

b)

defensively

c)

enthusiastically

d)

indifferently

13.

What is one-way communication?

a)

Communication where there is no expectation of a reply or feedback

b)

Communication where feedback is expected

c)

Communication that always involves two people

d)

Communication that is always written

14.

Fill in the blank: An example of one-way communication is ___________.

a)

An advertisement or notice on a board

b)

A group discussion among friends

c)

A phone call between two people

d)

A classroom debate

15.

Which of the following is an advantage of one-way communication?

a)

It allows for immediate feedback

b)

It is simple, quick, and cheap

c)

It always provides clarification

d)

It is always face-to-face

16.

One-way communication allows for clarification or opportunity to correct inaccuracies.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Fill in the blank: One-way communication may cause __________ in the receiver.

a)

frustration

b)

happiness

c)

clarity

d)

motivation

18.

Refer to the diagram of 'One Way Communication'. What are the three main components shown in the process?

a)

Sender, Message, Receiver

b)

Sender, Channel, Feedback

c)

Receiver, Channel, Feedback

d)

Sender, Noise, Feedback

19.

In 'One Way Communication', who initiates the process?

a)

Observer

b)

Receiver

c)

Sender

d)

Listener

20.

In 'One Way Communication', who receives the information?

a)

Transmitter

b)

Sender

c)

Observer

d)

Receiver

21.

Which of the following best describes 'One Way Communication'?

a)

A) Both sender and receiver exchange messages

b)

B) Only the sender sends a message and the receiver receives it

c)

C) The receiver sends feedback to the sender

d)

D) None of the above

22.

Two-way communication is more time-consuming because the receiver has the opportunity to give ______ and to question what has been said or written.

a)

feedback

b)

instructions

c)

orders

d)

punishment

23.

In two-way communication, the receiver is invited to ______ to the process.

a)

listen

b)

contribute

c)

interrupt

d)

ignore

24.

If the message is complex, two-way communication is far more ______.

a)

effective

b)

difficult

c)

unnecessary

d)

expensive

25.

Both sender and receiver listen to each other, gather information and are willing to make changes to work together in ______.

a)

harmony

b)

conflict

c)

competition

d)

isolation

26.

What method of communication are the two people using?

a)

They are using sign language to communicate.

b)

They are using walkie-talkies to communicate.

c)

They are using tin can telephones to communicate

d)

They are using smoke signals to communicate.

27.

According to the guidelines for communication with patients, what type of language should be used when communicating with children?

a)

Simple, straightforward language

b)

Technical medical jargon

c)

Complex and abstract language

d)

Formal and legal terminology

28.

According to the guidelines for communication with patients, where should you be when communicating with a child?

a)

At child's eye level

b)

Standing above the child

c)

Sitting far from the child

d)

Behind the child

29.

For older adults, what should you make sure is available to assist with communication?

a)

Sports equipment

b)

Colorful posters

c)

Assistive devices (glasses, hearing aids)

d)

Cooking utensils

30.

For older adults, what should be minimized during communication?

a)

Distractions

b)

Gestures

c)

Eye contact

d)

Volume

31.

For older adults, what should you allow plenty of time for?

a)

For the patient to watch television

b)

For the patient to walk outside

c)

For the patient to eat dessert

d)

For the patient to respond

32.

What does 'Silence' allow for in communication skills and techniques?

a)

Meaningful reflection

b)

Immediate response

c)

Distraction from topic

d)

Interrupting others

33.

Active listening helps the professional to ______, observe, and understand what the patient communicates and provide feedback.

a)

avoid

b)

ignore

c)

interrupt

d)

hear

34.

Asking appropriate questions, specifically open-ended questions, facilitates ______ responses and interactive discussion. It encourages the patient to explore feelings and thoughts and avoid yes or no answers.

a)

spontaneous

b)

delayed

c)

scripted

d)

limited

35.

What is the technique called when you use the patient's exact words to clarify communication?

a)

Paraphrasing

b)

Reflecting

c)

Summarizing

d)

Restating

36.

Which clarifying technique directs the focus back to the patient for them to examine their thoughts and feelings?

a)

Restating

b)

Reflecting

c)

Paraphrasing

d)

Giving information

37.

Paraphrasing involves restating the patient's words in your own words to have the patient confirm what they have communicated.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Giving information means providing factual details that the patient may need in order to make a decision.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

If appropriate, what can communicate caring and provide comfort?

a)

Touch

b)

Ignore

c)

Yell

d)

Avoid

40.

What is cultural sensitivity? Fill in the blank: Cultural sensitivity is having knowledge about the _______ prevalent in your area of practice.

a)

cultures

b)

languages

c)

technologies

d)

climates

41.

Which of the following is a barrier to culturally responsive care?

a)

Language and perception of time differences

b)

Teamwork

c)

Advanced technology

d)

Patient satisfaction

42.

Fill in the blank: Ethnocentrism is the belief that one _______ is superior to others.

a)

tradition

b)

language

c)

culture

d)

religion

43.

Fill in the blank: Prejudice is making _______ without having full information.

a)

assumptions

b)

decisions

c)

promises

d)

plans

44.

Which of the following statements is true about eye movements in some cultures?

a)

Eye contact is always seen as respectful

b)

Some cultures view eye contact as an invasion of privacy or disrespect

c)

Eye contact is never made

d)

Eye contact is only made with elders

45.

Sitting and looking at the client at the same eye level is considered _________

a)

respectful

b)

aggressive

c)

distracted

d)

uninterested

46.

Non-Verbal Behavior in differing cultures: Western culture often values a strong ________ while in other cultures only specific people are allowed to touch.

a)

nod

b)

bow

c)

handshake

d)

salute

47.

What should you always do before engaging in any physical contact with a patient?

a)

Assume it is okay

b)

Ask permission

c)

Wait for the patient to initiate

d)

Ignore cultural differences

48.

The barriers to communication are misunderstandings, language/culture, and ______.

a)

texting

b)

active listening

c)

poor listening skills

d)

clear communication

49.
Which of these is NOT an example of a verbal communication skill
a)
The speed of our speech
b)
Eye contact
c)
Language used
d)
Volume of speech