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Chapter 4: Medical Assisting-Applying Communication Skills Flashcards

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the act of communicating information; a means of giving information

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communicating

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is the interchange of information through thoughts, feelings, messages, or perceptions as by speech, gestures, writing, or behavior

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communication

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to form a concept, thought, notion, or understanding

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conceptualize

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in communication, the sum total of values, culture, education, and experiences that an individual holds that affect the way that a message is received

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reference points

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to explain, translate; to determine the meaning

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interpreted

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what or who is trying to send a message to the receiver

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sender

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messages cannot be directly inserted onto the communications medium

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encoder

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an encoded message that is transmitted by the medium

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message

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method that transmits or sends the message

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medium

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takes the encoded message and converts it to a form the receiver understands

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decoder

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the intended target (or user) of the message

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receiver

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to join together, as a joint

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articulate

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may need to see pictures or see it in writing. a learner that will most likely take notes, even if written information is presented

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visual learner

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learn by hearing. listens to a lecture and then takes notes afterwards or rely on printed notes

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auditory learner

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think in terms of sensations or feelings, often move their hands when talking, and respond physically as well as verbally. learner effectively through touch and movement and space and learn skills by imitation and practice

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kinesthetic learner

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to misrepresent; to twist out the usual shape

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distort

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impart, as an idea; transfer

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conveying

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anything that gets in the way of interpreting a message correctly

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communication barrier

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participation in the conversation with another by paraphrasing words and phrases of giving approving or disapproving

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active listening

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awareness through the senses; the receipt of impressions; consciousness

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perception

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the immediate knowing or learning of something without the conscious use of reasoning

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intuition

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lacking harmony or agreement

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incogruent

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the procedure or communication with a person or party without using any form of speech to grab the audiences attention or to exploit a message

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nonverbal communication

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nonverbal communication that signals and conveys a positive attitude

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facial expression

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body movements that enhance what is being said. using hand and body gestures to accentuate a point can help the receiver understand the meaning

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gestures

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physiological, safety, belongings, esteem, self-actualization

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five stages of maslows model

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denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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five stages of dealing with grief

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largely unconscious acts used to help us deal with unpleasant and socially unacceptable circumstances or behavior and to make an emotional adjustment in everyday situatios

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defense mechanisms

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most commonly used defense mechanism. to force painful ideas or impulsive into the subconscious

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repression

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in psychology, describes a condition in which the person becomes purposely involved in a project or work to avoid a painful situation

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suppression

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the transfer of emotions about one person or situation to another person or situation

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displacement

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a defense mechanism of trying to blame another for ones own inadequacies

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projection

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to explain on rational grounds, to devise plausible explanations for ones act

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rationalization

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to employ reasoning to avoid confrontations or stressful situations

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intellectualization

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used unconsciously to express socially unacceptable instinctive drives or impulses in approved and acceptance ways

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sublimation

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anything given as an equivalent or to make amends, pay

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compensation

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a retreat from facing a painful or difficult sitaution

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temporary withdrawal

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healthy type of temporary withdrawal. a way to escape momentarily from reality and relax

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daydreaming

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to pretend to be sick to avoid dealing with situations that are unpleasant or cause anxiety

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malingering

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refusal to admit or accept, disowning

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denial

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a defense mechanism of retreating to the thoughts and actions of an earlier, “safer” age

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regression

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a threat to efficency, putting something off until a later date

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procrastination

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can be positive or negative skills

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coping skills

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adaptive coping skill: breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. breathe in for 5 seconds and out for 10 seconds

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deep breathing

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adaptive coping skill: reduce salt and sugar intake. take walks

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diet and exercise

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adaptive coping skill: in the morning and at night

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stretching

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adaptive coping skill: with friends, counselors, or pastors

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talking

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adaptive coping skill: keep a diary and record your thoughts and feelings

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journaling

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adaptive coping skill: create a to-do list and mark items off when they are completed. stay organized

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planing

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adaptive coping skill: make your bedroom an inviting place to be. establish a regular schedule. don’t consume caffeinated beverages in the evening. don’t drink alcohol 2-3 hours before

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sleeping

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adaptive coping skill: replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts

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change thoughts

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adaptive coping skill: listen to relaxation tapes

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music

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adaptive coping skill: use statements as “I can trust myself through and through”

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positive affirmations

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adaptive coping skill: distance needed in relationships

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create boundaries

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adaptive coping skill: use mediation or prayer

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spirituality

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adaptive coping skill: when we laugh endorphins that reduce are released

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humor

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adaptive coping skill: use effective communication techniques such as paraphrasing, open-ended questions, and reflection

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communication skills

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an interaction process in which the receiver uses verbal “mirroring” to restate what the sender has said for optimal clarification by all parties

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reflective communication

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a form a patient signs that authorizes other individuals to receive information regarding the patients care

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confidential communication preferance

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information, instructions, and cautions provided to a patient intended to ensure and advance their safety, health, and/or recovery from injury or illness

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patient education

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