Patient Interactions

Question 1

thinking about what you are going to say is an example of

Answer 1

Intrapersonal communication

Question 2

4 to 12 feet; most common and comfortable

Answer 2

Social distance

Question 3

18” to 4 feet is ____ distance.

What behavior is appropriate?

Answer 3

Personal distance

Use gentle, caring tone and maintain space for patient comfort

Question 4

18”

Answer 4

Intimate distance