The nursing student knows that examples of important nonverbal ...

[acc299]

The nursing student knows that examples of important nonverbal communication include (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. eye contact.
  b. facial expressions.
  c. hand and arm gestures.
  d. touch.
  e. use of personal space.

Question 2

The nurse defends DHHS reporting of successful medical error reduction initiatives to Congress by summarizing that
 
  a. Congress has oversight when safety is poor.
  b. congressional members oversee state reporting.
  c. laws are created to meet patient safety needs.
  d. increasing patient safety is national priority

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Eye contact is one form of nonverbal communication.
Facial expressions are considered a form of nonverbal communication.
Gestures are a type of nonverbal communication.
The use of personal space is also a type of nonverbal communication.
Touch is a therapeutic communication technique of its own and is not considered a nonverbal communication.

Answer to Question 2

D
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 was passed by Congress to address critical national patient safety issues and foster a culture of safety nationwide.
Congress does not begin the oversight process when safety records are poor.
Congressional representatives do not oversee individual state reporting.
Laws have been created to address patient safety issues, but this is not the main reason why patient safety data are eventually reported to Congress.

[acc299]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[mcabuhat]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it