CommunicationQuestion 17 of 1700
You assume you know what a resident means and you do not check with the resident. What type of listening is this?
- Passive listening
- Active listening
- Competitive listening
- Attending listening
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Correct answer: Passive listening
Passive listening assumes understanding without verifying the message.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026