Match the type of communication barrier to its description. Note: Answers may be used more than once.
Not all patients speak, read, write, or understand English.
Answer 1
cultural diversity
This refers to personal opinions formed, for example, about alternative lifestyle individuals or certain ethnic or religious groups.
Answer 2
internal distractions
Noise such as when others are talking and phones are ringing as well as phone conversations of coworkers can be sources of interference.
Answer 3
external or environmental distractions
Pain, hunger, and anger.
Answer 4
physical disabilities
Hearing loss or lack of sight.
Answer 5
psychological attitudes and prejudice
