TOP: Psychology/Cultural Awareness: Interpersonal Skills/Diversity
MSC: CAAHEP: V.C.18.a | ABHES: 5.i
21. What are not types of nonverbal communication?
a. Words
b. Body language
c. Body position
d. Facial expression
e. Eye contact
ANS: A
A type of communication that occurs through body language and expressive behaviors
rather than with verbal or written words.
REF: p. 31
OBJ: 3
TOP: Communication: Verbal/Nonverbal
MSC: CAAHEP: V.C.2 | ABHES: 5.h | ABHES: 7.g
22. What is true regarding self-boundaries with communication?
a. Discussions regarding relationships, politics, and religion are not appropriate for
the workplace.
b. People can be insulted if others swear or use religious names in inappropriate
ways.
c. Medical assistants can share personal issues and struggles to show the patient
empathy.
d. All are correct
e. Discussions regarding relationships, politics, and religion are not appropriate for
the workplace and people can be insulted if others swear or use religious names in
inappropriate ways.
ANS: E
When we are in the healthcare environment, we need to remember that certain topics are
inappropriate. Discussions regarding relationships, politics, religion, and other such topics
are not appropriate for the workplace. Many people swear or use words that are insulting
or degrading to others. Some people routinely use religious names (e.g., God) when they
are surprised or upset. It is not appropriate for the medical assistant to share personal
issues, struggles, life stories, or other personal intimate information.
REF: p. 41
OBJ: 7
TOP: Psychology/Cultural Awareness: Interpersonal Skills/Diversity
MSC: CAAHEP: V.C.11 | ABHES: 5.h
23. What is incorrect regarding nonverbal communication?
a. Rate refers to the speed at which the speaker talks.
b. Clarity refers to the quality of the voice.
c. Volume refers to the loudness of the speaker’s voice.
d. Pitch refers to the emotion in the voice.
e. Intonation refers to the melodic pattern or the pitch variation.
ANS: D
Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of the voice. Tone refers to the emotion in the
voice.