Types of Communication
Abbreviations
Effective Nonverbal communication
barriers to communication
Review
100

Communicating without using language

Nonverbal 

100

PRN

as needed

100

impressions we create by using our eyes, eyebrows, and mouth

Facial expressions

100

When a resident is this....

The caregiver should stand facing the resident and speak slowly and clearly

Hard of hearing

100

Deriving authority from or founded on law

Legal

200

communication using words spoken or written

verbal

200

PO

by mouth

200

Maintaining this will send the message that you are interested in what they are saying

Eye Contact

200

Words that are considered unprofessional and may not be understood by the resident

Slang

200

YOU ARE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE

Liable

300

Movements, facial expressions, and posture are all forms of 

Body language 

300

qh

every hour

300

The way we carry ourselves, including the way we sit, stand or move our body

Body language

300
A nursing assistant should never do this because it is outside their scope of practice. 

Give medical advice 

300

Failure of professional skill or learning that results in injury, loss, or damage

What is Malpractice

400

Sending a message, receiving a message and providing feedback is also called what?

Closed loop communication

400

ROM

range of motion

400
Physical movements that help you express an idea or opinion

Gestures

400

When working with residents a caregiver should always ask this type of question.

What is open ended

400

Includes careers related to tests and evaluations that help to determine cause and treatment of disease or injury

What is the Diagnostic Services Pathway

500

The practice of preparing to listen, observing what verbal and nonverbal messages are being sent, and then providing appropriate feedback

Active Listening

500

c/o

complains of

500

This can change the message you are sending when speaking to a resident

What is your tone of voice

500

When caring for someone, the caregiver should never ask this, because it may cause the person to become defensive

Why?

500

official authorization or approval

Accreditation