Learning Activities
(Answers to “Learning Activities” can be found in the “Answer Key” at the end of the book. Answers to interactive activity elements will be provided within the element as immediate feedback.)
Practice what you have learned in this chapter by completing these learning activities. When accessing the online activities that contain videos, it is best to use Google Chrome or Firefox browsers.
1. To test understanding of these terms, try an online quiz:
Therapeutic Communication Techniques vs. Non-therapeutic Communication Techniques Quizlet
2. Consider the following scenario and describe actions that you might take to facilitate the patient communication experience.
You are caring for Mr. Curtis, an 87-year-old patient newly admitted to the medical surgical floor with a hip fracture. You are preparing to complete his admission history and need to collect relevant health information and complete a physical exam. You approach the room, knock at the door, complete hand hygiene, and enter. Upon entry, you see Mr. Curtis is in bed surrounded by multiple family members. The television is on in the background and you also note the sound of meal trays being delivered in the hallway.
Based on the described scenario, what actions might be implemented to aid in your communication with Mr. Curtis?