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Why is it important to avoid using humor with a patient?
Why is it important to avoid using humor with a patient?
- It can lead to misinterpretation of the information provided (correct)
- It can improve the patient's mood and overall experience
- It can help build a positive rapport with the patient
- It can distract the patient from their concerns
What is considered paralanguage?
What is considered paralanguage?
- The use of medical jargon in patient communication
- Written communication between healthcare professionals
- Nonverbal elements of speech such as tone, pitch, and speed (correct)
- Verbal instructions given to patients
Why is it important to not cross our arms when we talk to a patient?
Why is it important to not cross our arms when we talk to a patient?
- It prevents the spread of germs
- It helps maintain a professional appearance
- It may convey a defensive or closed-off stance (correct)
- It aligns with cultural norms in patient communication
What is palpation?
What is palpation?
Why is professional appearance important?
Why is professional appearance important?
Why is hygiene important?
Why is hygiene important?
Why is posture important?
Why is posture important?
Why is eye contact important?
Why is eye contact important?
What considerations do we need to give to seriously ill or traumatized patients?
What considerations do we need to give to seriously ill or traumatized patients?
Which age group is considered a toddler?
Which age group is considered a toddler?
What age is considered adolescent?
What age is considered adolescent?
What is the most basic need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is the most basic need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What are some things we can do to soothe an infant during a procedure?
What are some things we can do to soothe an infant during a procedure?
What age do kids begin to think logically?
What age do kids begin to think logically?
What is emotional intelligence?
What is emotional intelligence?
What are the 2 types of communication?
What are the 2 types of communication?
What works best to communicate with adolescents?
What works best to communicate with adolescents?
'How should we speak to toddlers?' What are factors to consider with pediatric patients? What are some things we must never do?
'How should we speak to toddlers?' What are factors to consider with pediatric patients? What are some things we must never do?
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