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WorksheetsCommunication in Health Care
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following are true in regard to communication (check all that apply)?
Includes verbal, written, and nonverbal methods.
Involves a sender, receiver, and feedback.
Is not an essential ingredient for quality healthcare.
Can hinder delivery of message when communicated poorly.
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
rolling eyes
sleeping
arms folded
voicing your opinion
The person who initiates (starts) the conversion is the ______________.
sender
receiver
audience
Communication in the healthcare setting can be a source of ______________(check all that apply).
comfort when delivered in an empathetic manner
stress when delivered in poor manner
comfort when spoken loudly
frustration when delivered in a poor manner
We can use our senses (smell, sight, and touch) to gather information about a patient's condition.
true
false
Understanding what a patient is experiencing by "putting yourself in the other person's shoes" is called ___________.
sympathy
respect
empathy
clarity
These findings (symptoms) cannot be seen or felt.
subjective
objective
observations
Subjective or objective?
The patient states, "I cannot sleep at night."
subjective
objective
Subjective or objective?
The patient was brought to the emergency room and was noted to have a laceration (cut) to the left foot.
subjective
objective
Subjective or objective?
The patient went to Convenient Care because he was having abdominal pain.
subjective
objective
Subjective or objective?
The patient presented to the doctor's office with a red rash all over his face.
subjective
objective
Subjective or objective?
The patient complains of a headache for a week.
subjective
objective
If you make an error when writing something in the chart, you must scribble it out really good or use White Out.
True
False
A deaf patient has a _____________ barrier to communication.
cognitive (thinking) impairment
cultural belief difference
psychological impairment
physical impairment
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to communicate with a deaf patient?
speak louder
use sign language
write it down
speak slowly and look straight at the patient
