What are four ways that people communicate nonverbally that are shaped by culture?

1. What are some things that nursing assistants can do to improve awareness of their resident's cultures and needs?
2. Why is it especially important to be accepting of cultural diversity in the US?
3. What are the different ways to communicate nonverbally across cultures?
4. What three things are needed for communication to take place?
5. What are the methods a nurse can use to gather cultural information from patients?
6. What are some examples of cultural diversity?
7. What do you know about cultural diversity in communication?
8. What are forms of verbal communication?
9. How should a Na respond to a resident whose body language communicates that she is sad?
10. Which of the following are ways for the NA to avoid barriers to communication?

What are some things that nursing assistants can do to improve awareness of their resident's cultures and needs?

What are some things that nursing assistants can do to improve awareness of their residents cultures and needs? NA's can learn each resident's behavior and preferences for touching and eye contact to improve awareness of their residents cultures and needs.

Why is it especially important to be accepting of cultural diversity in the US?

It helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups. In addition, cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect “ways of being” that are not necessarily our own. So that as we interact with others we can build bridges to trust, respect, and understanding across cultures.

What are the different ways to communicate nonverbally across cultures?

There are many types of non-verbal communications like eye contact, hand movements, facial expressions, touch, gestures, etc. Non-verbal communication is different from person to person and especially from one culture to another.

What three things are needed for communication to take place?

There are three parts to communication: the message, the sender or message generator, and the recipient of the message.

What are the methods a nurse can use to gather cultural information from patients?

Cultural knowledge involves seeking and obtaining an information base on different cultural and ethnic groups. This component is expanded by accessing information offered through sources such as journal articles, seminars, textbooks, internet resources, workshop presentations and university courses.

What are some examples of cultural diversity?

Cultural diversity is when population differences are well represented within a community. These include race, ethnicity, age, ability, language, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

What do you know about cultural diversity in communication?

Cultural diversity makes communication difficult as the mindset of people of different cultures are different, the language, signs and symbols are also different. Different cultures have different meaning of words, behaviors and gestures. In America, people communicate freely and that is a part of their culture.

What are forms of verbal communication?

The two major forms of verbal communication include written and oral communication. Written communication includes traditional pen and paper letters and documents, typed electronic documents, e-mails, text chats, SMS and anything else conveyed through written symbols such as language.

How should a Na respond to a resident whose body language communicates that she is sad?

How should a nursing assistant respond to a resident whose body language communicates that she is sad? ... She should mirror the resident's body language to make the resident feel she is not alone. She should gently ask the resident if she is sad or has something she would like to talk about.

Which of the following are ways for the NA to avoid barriers to communication?

(C) The NA should use medical terms when talking with the resident so the resident will more easily understand his condition. (D) The NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than yes or no responses. (D) The NA should ask open-ended questions that require more than yes or no responses.