PVC Unit 3 Therapeutic Communication Review 1

This is an optimal amount of space for nurse and patient interaction and communication.

When communicating health information to a patient, it is important for the nurse to provide which of the following?

The person who translates and interprets the message.

Developmental level can influence a person's ability and mode of communication.

This validates that the receiver has understood the message.

A process of sending and receiving messages simultaneously through verbal and nonverbal means.

Understanding the patient's emotions and uniqueness of their health situation.

A nonverbal form of communication that uses body parts to convey a message.

There is more true meaning of verbal communication than nonverbal.

This form of communication is very effective in demonstrating concern, caring, and compassion for patients.

A form of communication that sends messages with body language.

Using medical terminology when communicating with patients is beneficial when providing patient education.

The implied or emotional meaning of a word.

Communication that occurs between two people.

This form of communication is used in the healthcare setting to relay patient information in an organized framework.

This developmental level/age group learns particularly well through communication during structured play.

General physical appearance can non-verbally communicate how a person is feeling physically or emotionally

A phrase used to describe how nurses must learn to control their own facial expressions.

This form of communication is fast and efficient, but has a risk for breech of confidentiality.

This type of nonverbal communication can be viewed differently between cultures.