Clayton and Ellington

Question 1

_____ interact with patients more than do providers of any other discipline, providing emotional and physical care.

Answer 1

Nurses

Question 2

Nurses have identified discussing _____ with patients as one of the most challenging communication issues they face.

Answer 2

Spirituality

Question 3

Some research suggests that advanced practice nurses emply patient-centered communciation more often than _____ do.

Answer 3

Physicians

Question 4

_____ support the religious needs of patients and can help nurses cope with difficult and often repetitive events.

Answer 4

Chaplains

Question 5

_____ staff often create a first impression on patients

Answer 5

Medical office staff

Question 6

_____ staff often provide companionship to patients and offer necessary quality of life care

Answer 6

Housekeeping staff