Verbal/Nonverbal
Overall Communication
Barriers to Communication
Scenarios
Terms
100

Verbal communication includes communicating through...

Words/Speaking

100

Showing _____ to a patient can help increase trust.

Empathy, Sympathy, Respect, Understanding

100

A noisy environment is an example of which barrier?

a)Physical barriers

b)Psychological barriers

c)Cultural barriers

d)Sensory barriers

a)Physical barriers

100

A person has good posture when communicating. This shows..

Confidence/Professionalism

100

The person who creates and sends a message while communication is the..


Sender

200

Healthcare workers can use verbal communication to a patient by...

Explaining treatment or medication.

200

Fully focusing on what is being said and providing feedback is an example of..

Active Listening

200

A difference in language is an example of which barrier?

a)Physical barriers

b)Psychological barriers

c)Cultural barriers

d)Sensory barriers

c)Cultural barriers

200

A doctor is able to understand a patient's feelings. This is an example of..

Empathy

200

The person who interprets and understands the message given by a sender is the..

Receiver

300

Nonverbal Communication is communicating through...

Body language/Facial Expressions

300

Which of the following is NOT an example of Active Listening?

a)Make eye contact

b)Interrupting while they are speaking

c)Ask questions

d)Nodding when they are speaking

b)Interrupting while they are speaking

300

Having hearing impairment is an example of which barrier?

a)Physical barriers

b)Psychological barriers

c)Cultural barriers

d)Sensory barriers

d)Sensory barriers

300

A person shows respect when speaking with a person with different cultural beliefs. This demonstrates..

Cultural Sensitivity

300

A _____ is anything that prevents clear and effective communication.

Barrier

400

Eye contact is an example of which kind of communication? (Verbal or Nonverbal)

Nonverbal

400

List the 3 types of Communication

Nonverbal, Verbal, & Electronic

400

Anxiety is an example of which barrier?

a)Physical barriers

b)Psychological barriers

c)Cultural barriers

d)Sensory barriers

b)Psychological barriers

400

A healthcare professional communicated to a patient in a calm tone of voice. This helps build..

Trust/Patient Trust

400

The electronic sharing of health information between organizations is...


Health Information Exchange (HIE)

500

How does a person with a angry tone of voice affect patient trust?

It can reduce patient trust.

500

In the communication process, what is the correct order of the following?

1.Feedback 2.Message 3.Receiver 4.Sender  

4231

500

Name one way to overcome a language barrier

Using a translator, interpreter, or nonverbal communication

500

A Healthcare worker ignores HIPAA rules. This is a violation of patient..

Confidentiality

500

Rapport = _____ + ______

Trust & Respect