Caregiver Communication and Emotional Support 3

Question 1

How should care plan changes be communicated to a visually impaired client?

Accepted Answer

Verbally explain changes clearly and ask if they have questions

Answer

Leave a written note on their bedside table

Answer

Send an email

Answer

Post on a bulletin board

Question 2

A client shows signs of depression including loss of appetite and withdrawal. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Document observations and report to supervisor and healthcare provider

Answer

Diagnose them with depression

Answer

Tell them to cheer up

Answer

Assume it is normal aging

Question 3

How should you communicate with a client who speaks a different language?

Accepted Answer

Use professional interpreter services and simple gestures

Answer

Use a family member as interpreter for medical discussions

Answer

Speak English slowly and loudly

Answer

Avoid communication until bilingual staff arrives

Question 4

A client expresses anger about their health condition. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their feelings and allow safe expression of frustration

Answer

Tell them anger will not help

Answer

Leave until they calm down

Answer

Argue about why they should be grateful

Question 5

What is therapeutic communication?

Accepted Answer

Purposeful techniques that promote the client's wellbeing and understanding

Answer

Giving medical advice from personal experience

Answer

Casual conversation to pass time

Answer

Communicating only through written notes

Question 6

A client with early Alzheimer's says they want to go home while at home. What should you say?

Accepted Answer

You sound like you miss feeling comfortable. Can I help with that?

Answer

You are home, don't you remember?

Answer

Argue and show proof they are home

Answer

Ignore the statement