Paralanguage and Proxemics
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of conflict resolution?

  • Compromise (correct)
  • Collaboration
  • Avoidance
  • Accommodation

    • What is the first step in anger management?

  • Respecting the opinions of others
  • Acknowledging anger (correct)
  • Expressing anger aggressively
  • Avoiding confrontation

    • Which process is NOT considered one of the three important processes to all managerial functions?

  • Coordination
  • Negotiation (correct)
  • Decision-making
  • Communication

    • What is the primary purpose of conflict resolution?

    <p>To find a solution that satisfies all involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style focuses on staff as well as the employer, allows for input and participation, and acts as a facilitator for the group?

    <p>Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style tries to please everyone, focuses on the person's feelings, and offers little or no guidance to the group?

    <p>Laissez-Faire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style is highly effective and varies based on the task and situation?

    <p>Situational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style leads by inspiring others to share their vision, spends a lot of time in open communication, and delegates responsibility amongst the team?

    <p>Transformational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

    <p>Delegating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stronger component in any interaction?

    <p>Nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the ability to communicate by speech or in writing?

    <p>Social communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of therapeutic verbal communication?

    <p>Being patient and waiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

    <p>Wearing professional attire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is believed to come from body language?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best nursing response when a client is angry or crying?

    <p>Remaining nonjudgmental and allowing the client to express emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of silence in communication?

    <p>To encourage client participation and provide a brief period for processing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leadership style involves the leader telling the employee what, when, and how things are to be done, without any regards for their feelings?

    <p>Autocratic/Authoritarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of leadership?

    <p>To produce change to meet the goals of the agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accountability in the context of professions?

    <p>The obligation to answer for one's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential drawbacks of the autocratic/authoritarian leadership style?

    <p>Bossy and controlling, often abusive and use coercion, threats and punishment to get things done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of affective touch?

    <p>Touch used to demonstrate concern or affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential therapeutic use of affective touch in nursing care?

    <p>Supporting a semiconscious or comatose client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a person who is deaf and a person who is hard of hearing?

    <p>A person who is deaf cannot hear at all, while a person who is hard of hearing has impaired hearing but can still perceive verbal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique may facilitate communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Maintain eye contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action may agitate a client with difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Using visual cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action should be avoided when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Rephrasing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the client does not seem to understand what has been said?

    <p>Rephrase the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the client is trying to put their thoughts into words?

    <p>Wait for a response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to clarify verbal meanings when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Use gestures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a practical nurse's accountability?

    <p>Blaming others for mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style involves the leader having the most knowledge and making independent decisions without input from the group?

    <p>Autocratic/Authoritarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of the autocratic/authoritarian leadership style?

    <p>Bossy and controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style focuses on staff as well as the employer, allows for input and participation, and acts as a facilitator for the group?

    <p>Democratic/Participative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stage of conflict resolution?

    <p>Conflict Aftermath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of leadership?

    <p>Meeting the needs of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a conflict resolution strategy?

    <p>Anger Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three important processes to all managerial functions?

    <p>Decision-making, Communication, and Coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

    <p>Staffing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect the ability to communicate by speech or in writing?

    <p>Interpersonal attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of silence in communication?

    <p>To allow for reflection and processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the client does not seem to understand what has been said?

    <p>Provide additional explanations or examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone of communication is defined as the space within 6 inches?

    <p>Intimate space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a tactile stimulus produced by making personal contact with another person or object?

    <p>Touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of touch is used to demonstrate concern or affection?

    <p>Affective touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clients may misinterpret physical nearness and touching in personal and intimate zones as having sexual connotations?

    <p>Clients who are near death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style focuses on inspiring others to share their vision and spends a lot of time in open communication to give a clear sense of the mission?

    <p>Transformational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style allows the group members to take part in decision making and offers guidance while allowing for their input and participation?

    <p>Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style focuses on pleasing everyone, ignoring the task, and leaving the group to make the decisions without guidance?

    <p>Delegative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leadership style involves the leader telling the employee what, when, and how things are to be done, without any regards for their feelings?

    <p>Autocratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of nonverbal communication?

    <p>Proxemics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is believed to come from body language according to the text?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended amount of eye contact during communication?

    <p>60% to 70% of the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of silence in communication according to the text?

    <p>To encourage client participation and processing of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques may facilitate communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Using visual cues like gestures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential consequence of Alzheimer disease?

    <p>Difficulty finding correct words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the nurse's posture when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Relaxed posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Using long sentences and difficult words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen to clients with this disease as the condition progresses?

    <p>Becoming mute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of smiling when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>To convey friendliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique may facilitate communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Approaching from the side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using visual cues like gestures when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>To clarify verbal meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the nurse wait for a response while the client processes the information?

    <p>To give the client time to respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rephrasing information when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>To help the client understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the nurse to show patience when the client tries to put thoughts into words?

    <p>To support the client's communication efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended speaking rate and volume when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Speaking naturally at a normal rate and volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse do to evaluate the client's attention and comprehension during communication?

    <p>Maintain eye contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the nurse assume a relaxed posture when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>To avoid agitating the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of smiling when communicating with a client who has difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>To convey friendliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom experienced by clients with difficulty expressing themselves verbally?

    <p>Inability to find correct words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Leadership and Management Skills for Practical Nurses

    • Practical nurses need leadership and management skills to manage the care of their clients and supervise others.
    • Accountability is a crucial aspect of all professions, requiring individuals to take responsibility for their actions.
    • Practical nurses must work within the scope of their profession and have the necessary training and competence to be held accountable.
    • Leadership is the approach used to provide direction and motivate individuals to meet care standards and agency goals.
    • Different types of leadership include autocratic/authoritarian, democratic/participative, laissez-faire/delegative, situational, and transformational.
    • Autocratic leadership involves the leader telling employees what, when, and how to do things without considering their feelings.
    • Democratic leadership focuses on staff and employer, allowing for input and participation from group members.
    • Laissez-faire leadership involves leaving the group to make decisions with little guidance from the leader, suitable for highly skilled professionals.
    • Situational leadership is based on the task and can vary between autocratic, democratic, and delegative styles depending on the situation.
    • Transformational leadership focuses on inspiring others to share a vision and involves open communication and delegation of responsibilities.
    • Practical nurses need good communication skills, assertiveness, flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to resolve conflicts.
    • Conflict can occur due to poor communication, opposing thoughts, perceptions, values, and actions between groups or individuals.
    • Conflict resolution strategies include problem-solving, negotiation, anger management, and open communication to de-escalate conflicts.

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    Test your knowledge on paralanguage and proxemics with this quiz! Learn about different forms of paralanguage and explore the concept of proxemics in communication. Discover the four zones of communication identified by anthropologist Edward T. Hall and how they vary among different cultural backgrounds.

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