The VALUE Mnemonic Is a Helpful Strategy to Enhance Communication

question 20

Multiple Choice

The VALUE mnemonic is a helpful strategy to enhance communication with family members of critically ill patients.Which of the following statements describes a VALUE strategy?

• A) View the family as guests on the unit.
• B) Acknowledge family emotions.
• C) Learn as much as you can about family structure and function.
• D) Use a trained interpreter if the family does not speak English.

Know the metaphorical explanation for reliability and validity using archery.

Understand the formula and components involved in calculating observed scores.

Understand the concept and components of Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient.

Differentiate between strong, moderate, and weak relationships based on correlation values.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The concept that things continue to exist even when they are not visible, audible, or tangible.

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by trust, a sense of security, and positive relationships, typically developing from consistent caregiver responses in early childhood.

Habituation

The gradual reduction of a response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it.

Schemas

Cognitive structures or mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information based on past experiences and knowledge.