Unit5 Flashcards
Cultural competence is a set of congruent attitudes, skills, behaviors, and policies that enable effective cross-cultural __________ for delivery of oral health services.
Communication
For which patient age group is engagement in parallel actions to demonstrate, rather than directly assisting, an effective communication strategy?
Toddlers and preschoolers (1 to 5 years)
Mrs. Singh, a new patient at the dental practice, is originally from India. She is elderly and is limited in her ability to speak English. Upon examination, the dental hygienist finds signs of gingivitis and lack of flossing. When the hygienist asks Mrs. Singh whether she flosses, Mrs. Singh nods her head. Which of the following is the primary communication barrier between the dental hygienist and Mrs. Singh?
Cultural
Mrs. Singh, a new patient at the dental practice, is originally from India. She is elderly and is limited in her ability to speak English. Upon examination, the dental hygienist finds signs of gingivitis and lack of flossing. When the hygienist asks Mrs. Singh whether she flosses, Mrs. Singh nods her head. Mrs. Singh’s nodding of her head is an example of which type of communication?
Nonverbal, nonvocal
Mrs. Singh, a new patient at the dental practice, is originally from India. She is elderly and is limited in her ability to speak English. Upon examination, the dental hygienist finds signs of gingivitis and lack of flossing. When the hygienist asks Mrs. Singh whether she flosses, Mrs. Singh nods her head. Which of the following is an aspect of cross-cultural communication that the hygienist should take into account when communicating with Mrs. Singh?
Mrs. Singh’s nodding may not indicate that she agrees with what is being said.
Mrs. Singh, a new patient at the dental practice, is originally from India. She is elderly and is limited in her ability to speak English. Upon examination, the dental hygienist finds signs of gingivitis and lack of flossing. When the hygienist asks Mrs. Singh whether she flosses, Mrs. Singh nods her head. You are able to have Mrs. Singh’s husband, who speaks fluent English, join you and Mrs. Singh in the treatment room. An example of motivational interviewing with Mrs. Singh and her husband would which of the following?
“Mrs. Singh, do you understand how flossing improves your dental health?”
Mrs. Singh, a new patient at the dental practice, is originally from India. She is elderly and is limited in her ability to speak English. Upon examination, the dental hygienist finds signs of gingivitis and lack of flossing. When the hygienist asks Mrs. Singh whether she flosses, Mrs. Singh nods her head. Which of the following should the hygienist avoid when communicating with Mrs. Singh?
Use of professional jargon
The set of cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of a patient to obtain, understand, or respond to health messages is known as which of the following?
Health literacy
True or False? Excellent “plain language” oral health patient education publications are available for a small fee from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
False
Which of the following is a barrier to effective health communication?
Individuals do not relate well to each other
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal, vocal communication?
The pitch of one’s voice
Which of the following is an example of verbal, nonvocal communication?
An email
Which of the following is not a Healthy People 2020 objective related to direct patient care?
Decision-making should be solely the responsibility of providers.
Which of the following is not a skill or attribute of the behavioral domain that is necessary to increase health literacy capacity?
Processing ability
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to address an elderly client?
“Mrs. Campbell, are you ready for your appointment?”
