Chapter 6 Communication and Relationships

Chapter 6  Communication and Relationships

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The nurse recognizes that in order to effectively meet the goal of shared meaning in communication, verbal and nonverbal language should be
A.
Absent.
B.
Congruent.
C.
Equally direct.
D.
Noncongruent.

____ 2. While bathing a patient, the nurse recognizes that the personal space-distance zone that he or she is in when physically touching the patient is
A.
Public.
B.
Intimate.
C.
Casual-personal.
D.
Social-consultative.

____ 3. While obtaining a patient health history, the nurse recognizes that the personal space-distance zone that he or she is in when standing within 3 feet of the patient is
A.
Public.
B.
Intimate.
C.
Casual-personal.
D.
Social-consultative.

____ 4. When interacting with a physician, the nurse recognizes that the personal space-distance zone that he or she is in when standing within 5 feet of the physician is
A.
Public.
B.
Intimate.
C.
Casual-personal.
D.
Social-consultative.

____ 5. When teaching a class of nursing students, the nursing instructor stands 15 feet from her audience. The personal space-distance zone that the nursing instructor is in is
A.
Public.
B.
Intimate.
C.
Casual-personal.
D.
Social-consultative.

Chapter 6. Communication and Relationships
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: B

Feedback
A
Verbal and nonverbal language should be congruent, or in agreement, to effectively meet the goal of shared meaning in communication.
B
Verbal and nonverbal language should be congruent, or in agreement, to effectively meet the goal of shared meaning in communication. Chapter Objective: List the factors that influence communication.
C
Verbal communication is more direct than nonverbal communication and is often used to give or receive specific information.
D
Verbal and nonverbal language should be congruent, or in agreement, to effectively meet the goal of shared meaning in communication.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 6 | Page: 117 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 6-2
KEY: Content Area: Verbal and NonVerbal and Nonverbal Communication | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application

2. ANS: B

Feedback
A
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is public, which is 12 feet if possible.
B
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is intimate, which ranges from physical contact to 18 inches. Chapter Objective: List the factors that influence communication.
C
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is casual-personal, which ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet.
D
The distance or personal space, people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is social-consultative, which ranges from 4 to 12 feet.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 6 | Page: 117 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 6-2
KEY: Content Area: Personal Space-Distance Zones | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application

3. ANS: C

Feedback
A
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is public, which is 12 feet if possible.
B
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is intimate, which ranges from physical contact to 18 inches.
C
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is casual-personal, which ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet. Chapter Objective: List the factors that influence communication.
D
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is social-consultative, which ranges from 4 to 12 feet.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 6 | Page: 117 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 6-2
KEY: Content Area: Personal Space-Distance Zones | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application

4. ANS: D

Feedback
A
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is public, which is 12 feet if possible.
B
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is intimate, which ranges from physical contact to 18 inches.
C
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is casual-personal, which ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet.
D
The distance or personal space, people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is social-consultative, which ranges from 4 to 12 feet. Chapter Objective: List the factors that influence communication.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 6 | Page: 117 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 6-2
KEY: Content Area: Personal Space-Distance Zones | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application

5. ANS: A

Feedback
A
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is public, which is 12 feet if possible. Chapter Objective: List the factors that influence communication.
B
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is intimate, which ranges from physical contact to 18 inches.
C
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is casual-personal, which ranges from 18 inches to 4 feet.
D
The distance or personal space that people place between themselves and others is called proxemics. It reflects feelings and attitudes, and it affects communication. Four personal space-distance zones have been identified for use in the United States. One of them is social-consultative, which ranges from 4 to 12 feet.

PTS: 1 REF: Chapter: 6 | Page: 117 OBJ: Chapter Objective: 6-2
KEY: Content Area: Personal Space-Distance Zones | Integrated Process: Caring | Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application