Chapter 7: Communicating with the Person

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Holism focuses on

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The person as a physical, psychological, social, and spiritual being

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Which basic need is the most essential? Options: The need to feel safe, The need to feel valued, The need for affection, The need for food

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The need for food

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A person says: “I'm falling!” Which needs are most important at the time?

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Safety and security needs

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A person has a garden behind the nursing center. This relates to

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Self-actualization

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Which statement about culture and religion is true? Options: Cultural and religious practices are not allowed in health care. A person must follow all beliefs and practices of his or her culture or religion. Culture and religion influence health and illness practices. Culture and religion do not influence food choices.

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Culture and religion influence health and illness practices.

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Which is true? Options: Mental health disorders are the focus of pediatrics. Sick children are the focus of obstetrics. The diseases of aging are the focus of geriatrics. Childbirth is the focus of pediatrics.

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The diseases of aging are the focus of geriatrics.

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Alert and oriented residents need nursing center care because they

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Have physical problems

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Which is true? Options: Nonverbal communication uses the written or spoken word. Verbal communication is the truest reflection of a person's feelings. Body language cannot be controlled. Touch means different things to different people.

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Touch means different things to different people.

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To communicate with the person you should

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Be quiet when the person is silent

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Which shows that you are listening? Options: You sit with your arms crossed., You have eye contact with the person., You do not ask questions., You use communication barriers.

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You have eye contact with the person.