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Unit 1 Ch 24
Unit 1 - Ch 24 Communication
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2013

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Term
Levels of Communication
Definition
Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Transpersonal, Small group, Public
Term
Intrapersonal Communication
Definition
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual
Term
Interpersonal Communication
Definition
A one-on-one interaction between a nurse and another person that often occurs face to face
Term
Transpersonal Communication
Definition
Interaction that occurs within a person's spiritual domain
Term
Small Group Communication
Definition
Interaction that occurs when a small number of persons meet
Term
Public Communication
Definition
Interaction with an audience
Term
Forms of Communication
Definition
Verbal, Nonverbal, Symbolic
Term
Verbal Communication
Definition
Uses spoken or written words
Term
Non-verbal Communication
Definition
Includes the five senses and everything that does not involve spoken or written word
Term
Symbolic Communication
Definition

The verbal and nonverbal symbolism used by others

 

i.e. art and music

Term
Metacommunication
Definition
Awareness of all factors that influence communication
Term
Active Listening
Definition

Being attnetive to what the patient is saying verbally and nonverbally

 

S-Sit facing the patient

O-Observe an open posture

L-Lean toward the patient

E-Establish and matintain intermittent eye contact

R-Relax

Term
Intimate personal space
Definition
4 inches-18 inches
Term
Personal Space
Definition
18 inches-4 feet
Term
Social Space
Definition
4 feet-12 feet
Term
Public Space
Definition
front of a room, greater than 12 feet
Term
Social Zone of Touch
Definition

Do not need permission

 

Arm, hand, back

Term
Consent Zone of Touch
Definition

Need permission

 

Mouth, feet, face, wrist

Term
Vulnerable Zone of Touch
Definition

Tell why

 

Neck

Term
Intimate Zone of Touch
Definition

What it is you are going to do and why you are going to do it

 

Butt, breast, genitals

Term
Phases of Nurse-Patient Helping Relationship
Definition
Pre-interaction, orientation, working, termination
Term
Pre-interaction Phase
Definition
Find out the history through primary nurse, chart, and basic information before officially meeting a patient
Term
Orientation Phase
Definition
Introduction, sets tone for relationship, expectations, assess health, goals and limits, clarify information, timed relationship
Term
Working Phase
Definition
Clinical contact, work together to make and accomplish goals, appropriate self disclosure
Term
Termination Phase
Definition
Ending the clinical day, let them know
Term
SBAR
Definition

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

 

Allows for effective communication between health care providers

Term
Elements of Professional Communication
Definition
Courtesy, Use of names, Trustworthiness, Autonomy and responsibility, Assertiveness
Term
Referent
Definition
Motivates one person to communicate with another
Term
Sender
Definition
The person who encodes and delivers the message
Term
Receiver
Definition
The person who receives and decodes the message
Term
Message
Definition
The content of the communication
Term
Channels
Definition
The means of conveying and receiving messages through visual, auditory, and tactile senses.
Term
Feedback
Definition
The message the receiver returns
Term
Interpersonal Variables
Definition
Factors within both the sender and the receiver that influence communication
Term
Empathy
Definition
The ability to understand and accept another person's reality, accurately perceive feelings, and communicate this understanding to the other
Term
Sympathy
Definition
Concern, sorrow, or pity felt for a patient
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