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Nurse Aide I D Terms
Nurse Aide I Module D-Communication Definition List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Belittle | to make someone or something seem less important or less valuable |
| Cliché | an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact. |
| Cultural sensitivity | The awareness and respect of cultural differences, and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. |
| Culture | a system of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that members of a society use to understand their world and relate to one another. |
| Demeanor | a person's outward behavior, appearance, or manner, especially as it reflects their attitude or personality. |
| Gait | the manner or style of a person's walking. |
| Liaison | a person who acts as a link or communicator between individuals or groups to ensure cooperation and coordination. |
| Non-verbal communication | the transmission of messages or information without using words, through gestures, facial expressions, posture, eye contact, tone of voice, and body language. |
| Paraphrase | to restate someone else's spoken or written words using your own words, while keeping the original meaning. |
| Prejudice | a preconceived, often negative, opinion or feeling about a person or group based on stereotypes rather than actual experience. |
| Slang | informal language made up of words or phrases used by particular groups that may not be understood by everyone. |
| Therapeutic Communication | is purposeful, respectful interaction used by healthcare workers to support patients’ emotional and physical well-being. |
| Verbal Communication | the use of spoken or written words to share information or express thoughts and feelings. |