Comminication Skills

Question 1

Communication skills

Answer 1

1. Nurses who develop critical thinking skills make the best communicators
2. Form therapeutic relationships
3. Help gather relevant and comprehensive information about their patients

Question 2

Communication skills

Answer 2

1. Nurses draw on theoretical knowledge about communication
2. Integrate knowledge with information learned through personal clinical experience

Question 3

Communication skills

Answer 3

Nurses interpret messages received from others
-obtain new information
-correct misinformation
-promote patient understanding
-plan patient-centered care

Question 4

Perseverance and creativity

Answer 4

Motivation for the nurse to identify innovative solutions

Question 5

Self-confidence

Answer 5

Patients respond positively to nurses who present a confident attitude

Question 6

Developing a independent attitude

Answer 6

Encourages nurse to share ideas and communicate with colleagues

Question 7

Developing integrity

Answer 7

-Assists a nurse to recognize when their opinions conflict with patient or co-worker

-nurse adjusts to improve communication

Question 8

Developing communicate responsibly

Answer 8

Asking for assistance when a nurse is uncertain or uncomfortable about an aspect of patient care

Question 9

Developing humility

Answer 9

Assists the nurse to recognize the need to better communicate

Question 10

Developing communication skills

Answer 10

Tendencies: nurse controls tendencies and utilizes others to build therapeutic relationships
-perception influences thinking
-perceptual bias
-emotional intelligence
-five senses, culture, education
-stereotypes
-self awareness, motivation, empathy, social skills