Sherpath - Overview of Communication

Method of communication involving the five senses Person who decodes the message Person who encodes the message Event that starts communication Sender Message Channel Feedback Referent Receiver NOT SURE

Method of communication involving the five sensesChannel Person who decodes the messageReceiver Person who encodes the messageSender Event that starts communicationReferent

Which example illustrates interprofessional communication?

Nurse discussing options with the dietician

Which situation is an example of public communication?

educating a class of older adults about vaccinations

Which examples are types of intrapersonal communication?

self-talk meditation

Which phases are components of small-group communication?

storming norming performing

Which characteristics are associated with voice inflection?

tone volume rate of rhythm

Which example is a type of nonverbal communication?

voice inflection

Which example demonstrates verbal communication used by a nurse?

Charting a patient's vital signs

Which statements are accurate about the communication process?

Feedback is important to ensure the correct interpretation of the message. Channels of communication can be delivered through all five senses. The message can be spoken, written, and/or nonverbal.

A patient asks, "Can I eat after the test?" The nurse responds, "Yes, after you are fully awake." Which communication element is correctly correlated to its example?

Message: Patient asking "Can I eat after the test?"

Which situation is an example of nonverbal communication?

The patient is grimacing and holding the abdomen

Which examples are types of professional communication?

Small group Intrapersonal Interpersonal public