CommunicationQuestion 871 of 1700

Which item is a nonverbal message?

  1. The words in a written note
  2. Tone of voice
  3. A medical term used by the nurse
  4. A name spoken aloud to the resident
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Correct answer: Tone of voice

Nonverbal messages include body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and pace of the talk.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.2: The Communication Process

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026