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giving and receiving information form a communication circle
Verbal and nonverbal evidence that a message was received and understood is known as feedback
Facial expressions, posture, eye contact, touch, and attention to personal space Body language
Skills used when interacting with people Interpersonal skills
According to Maslow, these are a general type of needs, such as physiological needs, safety, love, and esteem are known as: deficiency (basic need needs)
Which term means to find self-fulfillment and realize one's own potential? Self-actualization
According to Maslow, the needs to feel respected and important and to have worthiness to society are called esteem needs
A good way to avoid negative communication is to open your eyes and ears to others.
Nonverbal communication is also known as: body language
examples of nonverbal communication. hug touch on the shoulder touch on the back of the hand
What is an important part of positive communication? eye contact
Hearing what a person has to say without the need to reply is: passive listening
Being willing to listen to others' viewpoints openness
To show consideration toward patients is to act in a: thoughtful kind way
Being firm and standing up for oneself while showing respect for others is called being assertive.
Identify the reasons that patients develop unconscious coping mechanisms. guilt shame anxiety
Communication with patients in a way that helps them understand and puts them at ease is known as Therapeutic communication
Individuals who unconsciously return to a more infantile behavior or thought. regression
nonverbal signs of an anxious patient Sweaty palms Irritability Increased blood pressure and pulse agitation reported problem with appetite or sleep.
an unconscious means of protecting oneself from anxiety, guilt, and shame is coping mechanism
the characteristics of therapeutic communication. Communicating with team members in technical terms Speaking to patients in terms they understand
A negative statement about the specific traits of a group that is applied unfairly to an entire population is known as stereotyping
what can be barriers or challenges to effective communication? Anxiety Anger Cultural differences Certain impairments patients with terminal ill
techniques to improve a medical assistant's communication with patients of various cultures. Use an interpreter whenever needed. Learn a few phrases of greetings of another language. Be aware of nonverbal communication and respond.
What is the main goal when dealing with an angry patient? to refocus the anger
Patients and their families recovering or seeking treatment for substance abuse deserve: discretion respect compassion
stages of dying in their usual order of progression denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
A harmonious, positive relationship is known as rapport.
Treat patients with behavioral and emotional disorders with: care compassion discretion
Substance abuse crosses all generations socioeconomic statuses
Conflict is also known as friction
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