Weeks 2-4 Midterm Study Flashcards

1
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Communication models (2)

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Linear

Transactional

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communication model components (5)

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Sender
Message
Channel
Receiver
Context

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3
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Transactional communication model is a

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Feedback loop

It’s more complex

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4
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Additional factors that influence commiunication
(Personal, self awareness, environment)

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Personal
- gender, age, education

Self awareness
- values, beliefs

Environment
- timing, privacy

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5
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Therapeutic communication definition

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Dynamic interactive process by clinicians and patients for the purpose of achieved identified health related goals

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6
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therapeutic communication can occur through

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Word, facial expressions, body language, email, writing

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7
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Building rapport serves as…

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The basis for a therapeutic relationship

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8
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Congruence

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Presenting your true thoughts and feelings verbally and nonverbally

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Incongruence

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Verbal messages don’t correspond with nonverbal messages

Conflicting messages are sent

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10
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Non verbal communication examples

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Facial expression
Body language
Touch
Gestures
Voice tone
Eye contact
Time
Appearance

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11
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Active listening

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Intentional form of listening
- note feelings
- encourage patients to explore concerns and expand on ideas
- use of open ended questions
- requires full attention without judgement

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12
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Constructive feedback is …

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Objective
Descriptive
Honest
Clear
Relevant
Focused on behavior (not the person)
Provided quickly

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13
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Few examples points from BCCNM confidentiality doc (know for exam)

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  • respect client right to access own health records
  • share relevant info with the healthcare team
  • comply with legal obligation to disclose info under court order, warrant, etc
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14
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Patient centred care relationships are the..

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Basis of professional therapeutic relationships

They begin with the expectation that clients will take an active role in managing their health

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15
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Phases of patient centred relationship (4)

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Preinteraction
Orientation
Working
Termination

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16
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Patient centred relationship: pre interaction phase

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Gather information from charting

Familiarize yourself with precautions

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Patient centred relationship: orientation phase

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Introductions

BUILDS TRUST - key point

Defined purpose of relationship

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18
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Patient centred relationship: working phase

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Utilize nursing process

Problem solving period

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19
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Patient centred relationship: termination

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This phase is defined early so patient can prepare

End of work
Discuss outcomes with client

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20
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Characteristics of a therapeutic relationship

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Patient centred
Respectful
Therapeutic
Based on trust
Appropriate power use
Client dignity and privacy is respected
Holistic
Specific
Goal directed
Time limited
Individualized

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21
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Examples of bridges

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Respect
Trust
Empathy
Ethical behaviour
Confidentiality

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22
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Examples of barriers

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Anxiety
Stereotyping

Space violation
Confidentiality violation

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23
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Characteristics of the nurse in a therapeutic relationship

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Care
Self awareness
Presence
Respect
Authentic
Protects privacy

24
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Empathy is the ability to

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Truly know another person within a trusting and mutually respectful relationship

25
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Compassion

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Seeking to address the suffering and needs of a person through relational understanding

26
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Presencing

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Being fully present (body, mind, emotions, and spirit) to another person

27
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Active listening vs presencing

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Active listening - more words/responding

Presencing - more action and non verbal communication

28
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Nontherapeutic communication techniques

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Asking personal questions
Giving personal opinions
Changing subjects
False reassurance
Sympathy
Arguing

29
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Obstacles within the patient that effect communication

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Pain
Inability to understand
Feeling defensive
Deprived of privacy

30
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Obstacles within a nurse that effect communication

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Preoccupation
Rushing
Making assumptions
Stereotypes
Defensiveness

31
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Aphasia

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Partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or in writing

  • person with aphasia may have difficulty speaking reading writing or understanding
32
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Types of aphasia

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Expressive
- cannot put thoughts into words
Receptive
- cannot understand what is being said
Global (both)

33
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For an unresponsive client, you should…

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Always assume the client can hear what you say

34
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Self concept

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Totality of each persons beliefs about themselves. Contains cultural concepts, gender, environments, beliefs, values, education, etc

35
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Culture

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Integration of historical, social, economic, physical contexts

36
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Self esteem

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A persons personal sense of worth and well being
- related to life experiences and childhood

37
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Self clarity

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Extent to which a person clearly and confidently knows who they are

38
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Self efficacy

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Persons beliefs about their ability to accomplish a task and deal with challenges

39
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Person centred relationship (PCC)

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Therapeutic relationship links to assisting people to achieve health goals

40
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Person centredness

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Recognizing a persons knowledge and expertise in managing their health

41
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Person centred care is a set of…

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A set of therapeutic relationships where healthcare providers engage with people

  • understand persons experience with health
  • Support effective self management
  • promote healthy lifestyle behaviours
42
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Person centred vs social relationships

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Social
- no defined end
- no set out goals
- friendship purposes

Person centred (therapeutic)
- subject to ethical and legal standards
- defined beginning and end
- goals to be met

43
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Boundaries

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Invisible structure impaired by legal, ethical, and professional standards

44
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Countertransferance

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Occurs when something activates a nurses unconscious/unresolved feelings from a past relationship

45
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Shared decision making (SDM) is …

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Person specific

  • reviewing care plans, asking about priorities,e tc
46
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CARE acronym

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Connect with the person
Appreciate the persons situation
Respond to persons needs
Empower the person to solve problems with you

47
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Empowerment

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Assisting people to assume responsibility for their own health

48
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semantic noise

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using medial terms, or when stereotypes/emotions influence Communication

49
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categories of questions

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open
Focuses
Closed

50
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Open ended questions

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Begins with what, how, or describing

Reflect on situation

51
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focused questions

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useful in emergencies

Need concise info

What was the signs and symptoms of…..

52
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Meta communication

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Combination of verbal and non-verbal behaviours integrated to share info

Used to describe all factors that influence how messages are received

Ex. Body language, tone, eye contact, etc

53
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Relational practice

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A way for the nurse to care for a person while encompassing their cultural contexts

Guided by conscious participation with clients using relational skills such as listening, questioning, and empathy

54
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Caring is fundamental to…

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An effective nurse client relationship

55
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Themes from caring theories

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Empowerment
Commitment of nurse
Relational practice
Understanding context
Getting to know client as a unique person

56
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Caring from a critical social perspective…..

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Directs nurses to critically examine the dominant social conditions that often constrain people and their health

57
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Strategies for communicating with those with aphasia or other communication difficulties

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Go slow
One thing at a time
Do not interupt
Treat as an adult
Don’t pretend to understand
Use gestures
Minimize distractions