Culture, Communication, and Collaboration Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts related to culture, communication, and collaboration in nursing practices.

What are the four attributes of culture?

Culture is learned, constantly changing/adapting, and involves shared behaviors and norms.

What is cultural competence in nursing?

Cultural competence requires adapting care to meet unique needs and perspectives of individual patients.

What does I-SBAR stand for in communication?

I = Identify, S = Situation, B = Background, A = Assessment, R = Recommendation.

What is therapeutic communication?

An interaction between the nurse and the client focusing on the client's physical and emotional needs.

What should a nurse assess when planning care regarding culture?

Daily practices, dietary preferences, religious beliefs, communication styles, and beliefs on wellness.

What is active listening in therapeutic communication?

Listening with an open mind and curiosity about the content, asking questions for clarification.

What are communication blocks?

Obstacles in communication such as false reassurance, probing, judging, and belittling.

What is cultural bias?

Preconceived notions or stereotypes that affect how individuals perceive and interact with others from different cultures.

What is an example of verbal communication?

The nurse asking the post-surgery patient, 'How are you doing today?'

What is an example of nonverbal communication?

Observing a patient who winces when moving in bed, indicating pain.

When using therapeutic communication, what does the nurse do to restate a patient's comments?

Repeat back the patient's statements in a slightly different way to confirm understanding.

What is the purpose of collaboration in nursing?

To develop partnerships that achieve the best possible outcomes reflecting the particular needs of the patient, family, or community.

What should a nurse do when a patient shows signs of distress or discomfort?

Observe nonverbal cues and ask clarifying questions to understand the patient's needs better.

What is an inappropriate question to ask regarding a patient's cultural preferences?

'You said you were Catholic, why don’t you attend mass?'

What factors should be considered when collaborating with other healthcare professionals?

The patient's current health status, treatment needs, and the perspectives of all parties involved.

What does the acronym I-SBAR help with in nursing communication?

It provides a structured framework for communicating important information about a patient's condition.