Chapter 4 - Communication Flashcards
A language disorder that impairs a person’s ability to communicate effectively.
aphasia
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, considered to be unfair.
bias
Inability to see.
blindness
Communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
body language
A button that patients can use to signal for help from nurses or other staff.
call light
Cerebrovascular Accident or Stroke
CVA
A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks original thought.
cliche
A variety of problems with a person’s ability to think, learn, or remember.
Cognitive Impairment
Process by which information is exchanged between individuals.
Communication
The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
Cultural Diversity
A healthcare approach that recognizes and respects the unique cultural background of each patient.
Culturally Sensitive Care
Inability to hear.
Deafness
The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or volatile situation.
De-escalation
Written information that describes and explains an action or service.
Documentation
Difficulty speaking.
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing.
Dysphagia
Difficulty hearing.
Hearing Impaired
Weakness on one side of the body.
Hemiparesis
Paralysis on one side of the body.
Hemiplegia
A loss of part or all of a physical or mental ability.
Impairment
The occurrence of an action or situation.
Incident
Collection of documents that contain information about a patient’s health.
Medical Record
Shorthand used by medical professionals to communicate information about a patient’s condition.
Medical Abbreviations
Specialized vocabulary and language used in healthcare to describe and medical concepts, procedures, and conditions.
Medical Terminology
