CommunicationQuestion 893 of 1700
Why might you ask a resident when events happened in relation to each other?
- It tests the resident’s memory so you can give a grade
- It changes the subject away from the resident’s worry and ends the talk
- It helps the resident remember and see the whole picture
- It lets you end the talk more quickly
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Correct answer: It helps the resident remember and see the whole picture
Placing the event in time or sequence can prompt the resident to remember more.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026