X Foundations - Ch 3 - Communications Flashcards
Unintentioned Receivers
People who overhear conversations
One way communications
Lecturing
2 way communicatoins
equal participation
Verbal Comm
written work, texting
Connotative Comm
connotation, what did you mean by that? sarcasm
Denotative
Literal definition of word
Jargon
Any industry specific terminology that the general population doesn’t use.
Non-Verbal
body language, tone and rate of voice
Styles of Communication
Assertive, Aggressive, Unassertive,
Restating
exactly what patient said to ensure understanding
Intimate Zone
Physical Contact
Touching - 18”
Personal Zone
18” - 4’
Social Zone
4’ - 12’
Public Zone
12’ -
Minimal Encouragement
yes, uh huh, i see
False Reassurance
blocks communication
it will be fine, don’t worry etc.
Aphasic Patients
deficient or absent language functoin resulting from ischemic insult to brain (stroke, brain trauma, anoxia)
Expressive Aphasia
unable to send the desired verbal message
Receptive Aphasia
inability to recognize or interpret the verbal message being received
Dysarthria
they can’t speak at all. jaw joint can’t move.
in Unresponsive Patients
assume they can hear you
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident