Lesson 1 (Part 2)

Question 1

Non verbal communication

Answer 1

All stimuli other than that of the spoken word that communicates a message to another person

Question 2

What are 5 examples of non-verbal communication?

Answer 2

1. Appearance
2. Gestures
3. Facial expressions
4. Posture
5. Eye contact

Question 3

What do you have to be careful with with non verbal communication?

Answer 3

Gestures

- not everything translates the same

Question 4

What is a common cause for misunderstanding?

Answer 4

Humour

Question 5

What is just as important as being able to speak to your patients?

Answer 5

Being able to listen to your patients

Question 6

What is your goal as a sonographer?

Answer 6

To gather accurate information and then to understand the feeling and the meaning of the message the patient has given you

Question 7

What is not the same as listening?

Answer 7

Hearing

Question 8

Written communication (2)

Answer 8

1. The process of conveying a message through the written symbols
2. Any message exchanged between two or more persons that make use of written words

Question 9

What is the most common exchange between 2 or more people?

Answer 9

Written communication

Question 10

What are 8 examples of written communication?

Answer 10

1. Emails
2. Memos
3. Reports
4. Documents
5. Letters
6. Journals
7. Job descriptions
8. Manuals