CommunicationQuestion 903 of 1700
You ask a resident, “Why have you and Mary never married?” What is wrong with this?
- It is a personal question that is not relevant to care
- It is a broad opening that lets the resident pick
- It is a form of summarizing what was said
- It gives recognition to the resident
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Correct answer: It is a personal question that is not relevant to care
Do not ask personal questions only to satisfy curiosity.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026