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Interpersonal Relationships: Communication
Skills for Nurses Questions and Answers
Interpersonal Relationships
Ans: Connections between individuals affecting communication
dynamics.
Professional Communication
Ans: Skills necessary for effective nurse-patient interactions.
Patient-Centered Communication
Ans: Communication focused on the patient's needs and preferences.
Active Listening
Ans: Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering.
Caring
Ans: Core value essential in professional nursing practice.
Communication Barriers
Ans: Obstacles hindering effective communication in healthcare.
Ethical Dilemma
Ans: A situation requiring a choice between conflicting ethical
principles.
Cultural Competence
Ans: Ability to understand and respect diverse cultural backgrounds.
Verbal Communication
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Ans: Use of spoken or written words to convey messages.
Nonverbal Communication
Ans: Communication without words, using body language and gestures.
Communication Accommodation Theory
Ans: Adjusting communication style to accommodate others' needs.
Therapeutic Relationships
Ans: Professional connections aimed at promoting patient well-being.
Shared Decision Making
Ans: Collaborative process between patient and healthcare provider.
Coping Strategies
Ans: Methods used to manage stress and emotional challenges.
Communication Deficits
Ans: Impairments affecting an individual's ability to communicate.
Cognitive Development
Ans: Growth of a child's ability to think and reason.
Palliative Care
Ans: Specialized medical care focusing on relief from symptoms.
Crisis Intervention
Ans: Immediate support provided during a mental health crisis.
Group Communication
Ans: Interaction among individuals in a small group setting.
Health Promotion
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Ans: Strategies aimed at improving overall health and well-being.
Patient Advocacy
Ans: Supporting and promoting the interests of patients.
Intercultural Communication
Ans: Exchanging information across different cultures effectively.
Reflective Analysis
Ans: Critical thinking about experiences to improve future practice.
Stress Models
Ans: Frameworks explaining how stress affects individuals.
Communication Strategies
Ans: Planned methods to enhance effective communication.
Therapeutic Groups
Ans: Groups designed to provide support and healing.
Legal Standards
Ans: Regulations governing professional communication practices.
Behavioral Approaches
Ans: Techniques focusing on modifying specific behaviors.
Interprofessional Communication
Ans: Collaboration among different healthcare professionals.
Healthy Work Environment
Ans: Workplace promoting respect and collaboration.
Collaborative Culture
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Interpersonal Relationships: Communication
Skills for Nurses Questions and Answers
Interpersonal Relationships
Ans: Connections between individuals affecting communication
dynamics.
Professional Communication
Ans: Skills necessary for effective nurse-patient interactions.
Patient-Centered Communication
Ans: Communication focused on the patient's needs and preferences.
Active Listening
Ans: Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering.
Caring
Ans: Core value essential in professional nursing practice.
Communication Barriers
Ans: Obstacles hindering effective communication in healthcare.
Ethical Dilemma
Ans: A situation requiring a choice between conflicting ethical
principles.
Cultural Competence
Ans: Ability to understand and respect diverse cultural backgrounds.
Verbal Communication
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Ans: Use of spoken or written words to convey messages.
Nonverbal Communication
Ans: Communication without words, using body language and gestures.
Communication Accommodation Theory
Ans: Adjusting communication style to accommodate others' needs.
Therapeutic Relationships
Ans: Professional connections aimed at promoting patient well-being.
Shared Decision Making
Ans: Collaborative process between patient and healthcare provider.
Coping Strategies
Ans: Methods used to manage stress and emotional challenges.
Communication Deficits
Ans: Impairments affecting an individual's ability to communicate.
Cognitive Development
Ans: Growth of a child's ability to think and reason.
Palliative Care
Ans: Specialized medical care focusing on relief from symptoms.
Crisis Intervention
Ans: Immediate support provided during a mental health crisis.
Group Communication
Ans: Interaction among individuals in a small group setting.
Health Promotion
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Ans: Strategies aimed at improving overall health and well-being.
Patient Advocacy
Ans: Supporting and promoting the interests of patients.
Intercultural Communication
Ans: Exchanging information across different cultures effectively.
Reflective Analysis
Ans: Critical thinking about experiences to improve future practice.
Stress Models
Ans: Frameworks explaining how stress affects individuals.
Communication Strategies
Ans: Planned methods to enhance effective communication.
Therapeutic Groups
Ans: Groups designed to provide support and healing.
Legal Standards
Ans: Regulations governing professional communication practices.
Behavioral Approaches
Ans: Techniques focusing on modifying specific behaviors.
Interprofessional Communication
Ans: Collaboration among different healthcare professionals.
Healthy Work Environment
Ans: Workplace promoting respect and collaboration.
Collaborative Culture
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