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What type of communication does not depend on the 5 basic senses?
Nonverbal
Supply requirements and doctor’s preference card are examples of what types of communication that enables other departments to relate to the surgical site?
Requisitions
__________ is a state of severe difficulty, pressure, or strain that can cause bodily or mental tension.
Stress
Which of the following is NOT a true statement of psychosocial stress?
All patients react to their fears and anxiety in the same way.
“Is there something you’d like to talk about” is an example of what?
Using broad opening questions.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of communication?
To criticize the other person
_________ is an example of a block to therapeutic communication.
Defending
A patient says, “I wish I were dead.” What is the most appropriate response?
“This must be a very difficult time for you.”
Which of the following is NOT a positive way of coping with stress?
Shallow breathing.
Which of the following is NOT true about effective communication for a patient undergoing surgery?
The patient is better off not communicating their feelings and emotions or physical needs to the surgical team.
What do relationships benefit from?
Effective communication.
A __________ relationship is between the health care team and the patient and the patient’s family.
Therapeutic
Which of the following is NOT true about using clichés?
They reduce the patient’s anxiety.
To listen effectively, focus on the _________, not the _________.
message; speaker
“You’re shaking. You seem upset. Am I wrong?” is an example of what?
Sharing observations with the patient.
Which of the following is NOT a block to communication?
“Are you saying that. . .”
Paraphrasing what was heard _____________.
Helps to ensure that messages are properly received.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social relationships?
Goal directed
The _________ level of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs includes affection, love, acceptance, kindness, and belonging.
Social
Which of the following is true of in-service programs?
Allows departments to communicate policy.
What type of communication depends on the abilities to read, write, and see?
Written
Which of the following demonstrates good communication while in surgery?
Understanding signals and gestures.
________ communication is sent in ways other than by words.
Nonverbal
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of effective speaking?
Listen only to verbal feedback.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good communicator?
Focuses on the speaker.
A ___________ relationship is guided by ethical code and policies of the institution, along with courtesy.
Professional
_______ level of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs includes approval, recognition, prestige, and status from others.
Ego
What is the correct order of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs from the most basic to the highest?
Physiological, security, social, ego, self-actualization
Because patient records are __________, miscommunication causing inaccurate information to be recorded can result in law suits.
Legal documents.
Communication is the process by which information is exchanged between individuals involving words, symbols, and ________.
Behavior
What is an appropriate response to patient fear and anxiety?
Helping patient with breathing techniques.
Effective communication can influence __________.
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of effective communication?
Feelings
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication among hospital team members?
To entertain each other during surgery.
Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs is the most important to provide for the patient?
Correction of physiological problem.