Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Attitude determines how one person responds to another. It includes one's biases, past expe-riences, and openness. People of different socioeconomic backgrounds may have difficulty surmounting this barrier. The remaining options reflect factors that can negatively influence communication but they are environmental, knowledge, and relationship oriented.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
Although the conversation takes place between the nurse and a patient, it is of a social nature. It is superficial and benefits both parties mutually by encouraging a relationship based on mutual interest. No expectation of help exists. Therapeutic communication promotes patient growth and is patient-focused. Collegial conversation occurs for the purpose of professional collaboration. Intrapersonal communication takes place within the individual.
Communication by direct contact between cells.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)