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Module 7
Section 4: Communication skills
Question | Answer |
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Examples of nonverbal communication | Uses of posture Use of facial expressions Use of gestures |
Keeping an open stance with shoulders square to the patient and standing up straight illustrates effective application of which concept? | Kinesics |
Maintaining the proper distance between a pharmacy technician and a patient illustrates which concept? | Proxemics |
Most interactions between a pharmacist and a patient occur over what distance range? | 4 to 12 feet |
What are ways for a pharmacy technician to improve communication skills? | Ask for feedback from fellow employees or a person who often sees them interact with patients. Avoid a monotone voice and a sarcastic or threatening tone. |
Which type of questions are used to get longer, more detailed responses from a patient? | Open-ended questions |
What type of response is elicited from a closed-ended question? | A quick response, which is often one word such as "yes or no" |
When handling a problem, a pharmacy technician echoes the patient's points to show care and identification with the problem. What skill is the technician demonstrating? | Reflective listening |
Tow false messages sent to the patient when a pharmacy technician makes excuses during a critical moment | It is not the pharmacy's fault. The pharmacy department is out of control. |
Result of handling a critical moment in the pharmacy correctly | Improved patient relations and satisfaction |