Exam 2 Flashcards
What does ISBAR stand for?
Introduction
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
What does ISBARR stand for?
Introduction
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Read back / Repeat
What should you always end report with?
“Do you have any questions for me?”
Name the basic assumptions of communication theory (4)
(1) We only know about ourselves through communication
(2) Feedback is the only way we can verify that our perceptions are valid
(3) Faulty communication can have bad results
(4) It is impossible NOT to communicate
The linear model of communication includes what key components?
Sender - Message - Receiver
Channel
Noise
Name the 4 modes of communication
Verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic
Name the 4 types of communication
Aggressive, Passive, Passive-Aggressive, Assertive
The unique reality of each individual based on life experiences
Perception
Name the 3 stages of the Perception Process
(1) Selection
(2) Organization
(3) Interpretation
What is selective perception?
The personal filtering of what we see and hear so as to suit our needs
In Stage 1 of the Perception Process, people are bombarded by _____ and must _____
stimuli, select what they want to focus on
In stage 2 of the Perception Process, how do individuals organize stimuli?
Based on their personality, knowledge, and past experiences
In the interpretation stage of the Perception Process (stage 3), what happens?
Individuals assign meaning to stimuli based on their unique reality
Professional, interpersonal alliance in which the nurse and client join together for a defined period to achieve health-related treatment goals
Therapeutic relationship
What is the goal of a therapeutic relationship?
Promotion of a person’s health and well-being
Name at least 3 therapeutic communication skills
Perseverance
Creativity
Sense of wonder
Integrity
Self-confidence
Humility
Empathy
Critical Thinking
Effective listening is when…
the message is received and understood as intended
Name at least 3 non-therapeutic communication traits
Getting too personal
Changing the subject
False reassurance
Sympathy, pity
Asking WHY
Defensiveness
Arguing
Name the 4 phases of Therapeutic Relationships
(1) Preinteraction phase
(2) Orientation phase
(3) Working phase
(4) Termination phase
_______ phase occurs before meeting the patient
preinteraction
The ______ phase is when the nurse and patient meet and get to know each other
Orientation
What is the purpose of the working phase in therapeutic relationships?
For the nurse and patient to work together to solve problems and accomplish goals
Name 4 things to do during the termination phase of a therapeutic relationship
(1) provide separation
(2) ensure smooth transition
(3) review goals / progress
(4) acknowledge, thank
Name at least 3 strategies for communicating with individuals with visual impairment
(1) Check for use of glasses / contacts
(2) Identify yourself when entering
(3) Speak in a normal tone of voice
(4) Ensure adequate lighting
(5) Do not rely on gestures
Name at least 3 strategies for communicating with individuals with hearing impairment
(1) Check for hearing aids / glasses
(2) Reduce environmental noise
(3) Face patient with mouth visible
(4) Get patient’s attention before speaking
(5) Speak at a normal volume - do not shout
(6) Rephrase rather than repeat if misunderstood
Name at least 3 strategies for communicating with older adults
(1) Create space
(2) Slow down
(3) Be present
(4) Listen actively
Name at least 3 strategies for communicating with people with cognitive impairment
(1) Simplify message
(2) Accept patient’s message
(3) Allow extra time
(4) Break tasks into simple steps
(5) Use a calming approach
(6) Take a break, try again later
(7) Use pictures
Name 3 methods for digital communication
Telephone, text, video
For symptoms of little concern, patient prefer ______ communication
telephone
For symptoms of CONCERN, patients prefer _____ communication
in-person
If someone is using “you” statements, is controlling, and interruptive, what is their communication style?
Aggressive
Honest and clear communication is ____ communication style.
Assertive
Someone who avoids conflict, is anxious, and hesitates to stand up for themselves has what communication style?
Passive
acting out in anger in indirect ways to show distaste / unhappiness is what communication style?
Passive-aggressive
The 5 levels of communication are what?
Energetic, emotional, auditory, verbal, and physical
Give 3 examples of communication barriers
language, culture, cognitive impairment
Describe at least 3 benefits of an interprofessional team
(1) Improved access / coordination
(2) Greater efficiency of client referral
(3) Increased quality
(4) Decrease in complications
Name at least 3 barriers to collaboration among clinicians
(1) Hierarchy of professions
(2) Lack of knowledge of the team
(3) Poor communication
(4) Lack of trust
(5) Lack of cultural competency
(6) Inability to resolve conflicts
(7) Structural factors (i.e., time)
Method to settle disagreements peacefully and respectfully, through compromise and accommodation
Conflict management / negotiation
We want to share goals and avoid competition with the other party during what?
Conflict management / negotiation
Name the 4 approaches for managing conflict
(1) Accommodation
(2) Compromise
(3) Avoidance and Competition
(4) Collaboration
Maintaining peace and harmony by smoothing over differences
Accommodation
can lead to creativity and new ideas by solving the issue objectively and evaluating all views
Collaboration
temporary solution and recognizes the importance of resolving the relationships
Compromise
____ and ____ are short-term solutions to conflict
Avoidance and competition
A policy adopted by many organizations to describe null, or an absolute, no tolerance for incivility, bullying, harassment, or other acts of intimidation or violence in the workplace.
Zero-tolerance policy
Cognitive rehearsal is…
a mental rehearsal of adverse / anxiety-producing situations
What are the goals of cognitive rehearsal?
Decrease anxiety and improve self-efficacy
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to face, understand, and feel emotions, and act accordingly
Where does patient teaching fall in the nursing process?
Starts: Assessment phase
Impactful: Implement phase
Name at least 3 best practices when using a language interpreter
(1) Speak directly to the pt
(2) Use short sentences
(3) Speak clearly
(4) Use living room language
(5) Pause often
(6) Use teach-back when necessary
Name at least 3 important considerations when teaching elderly clients (verbal, written, tech)
(1) reduce background noise
(2) assure pt is comfortable
(3) make sure pt has aids
(4) dark font on light background!
(5) present 1 topic at a time
3 main goals for patient education
(1) Equip individuals to achieve optimal health
(2) Equip pts to be informed to be decision-makers
(3) Improve safety
(4) Reduce costs
(5) Contribute to improved health-related quality of life
Name at least 3 factors that affect a patient’s readiness to learn
(1) Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
(2) Communication skills / abilities
(3) Psychosocial factors
Name at least 3 possible nursing diagnoses r/t patient education
(1) Risk diagnosis
(2) Problem-focused diagnosis
(3) Health promotion diagnosis
(4) Knowledge deficit
(5) Sedentary lifestyle
Name at least 3 education delivery methods
(1) Verbal 1:1 discussion
(2) Group instruction
(3) Preparatory instruction
(4) Demonstrations
(5) Analogies
(6) Simulation
What are the two main ways to tell if learning has occurred?
Demonstrate
Teach-back
The 5 stages of transtheoretical model of change are what?
(1) Precontemplation
(2) Contemplation
(3) Preparation
(4) Action
(5) Maintenance
Describe at least 5 ways for patients to become more involved in their treatment
(1) Speak up w/ questions or concerns
(2) Pay attention to the care you get
(3) Educate yourself
(4) Ask a trusted family/friend
(5) Know about your meds
Name the 5 categories of SDOH
(1) Education access and quality
(2) Health care access and quality
(3) Neighborhood and built environment
(4) Social and community context
(5) Economic stability
Helping individuals maintain or enhance their present health
Health promotion
Protects people from actual or potential threats to health
Disease / Illness Prevention
Education on a healthy diet is an example of what?
Health promotion