Caregiver Communication and Emotional Support 2

Question 1

A client who lost their spouse begins crying. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Sit quietly, offer a tissue, and acknowledge their grief

Answer

Tell them to stay strong and stop crying

Answer

Change the subject to something cheerful

Answer

Leave the room for privacy

Question 2

Which technique is most effective for communicating with a hearing-impaired client?

Accepted Answer

Face them directly, speak clearly at normal pace, reduce background noise

Answer

Speak loudly and exaggerate mouth movements

Answer

Write everything down

Answer

Stand behind and speak close to their ear

Question 3

What does active listening involve?

Accepted Answer

Giving full attention, making eye contact, and providing feedback

Answer

Planning your response while the other person speaks

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Listening only to words without observing body language

Answer

Finishing the client's sentences

Question 4

A client with aphasia is frustrated trying to communicate. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Remain patient, use yes/no questions, and offer communication tools

Answer

Speak louder

Answer

Complete all sentences for them

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Tell them to try later when calmer

Question 5

Which is an example of non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Making eye contact and nodding while the client speaks

Answer

Asking how they feel

Answer

Reading care plan notes

Answer

Writing a note to the supervisor

Question 6

A client with memory loss asks the same question repeatedly. How should you handle this?

Accepted Answer

Answer patiently each time as if it were the first time

Answer

Ignore the question after answering once

Answer

Tell them they already asked

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Write the answer on a sticky note

Answer

Show frustration to discourage repetition