CommunicationQuestion 870 of 1700
A resident has never used the Internet. You say, “Google it.” Why is this a communication barrier?
- The resident is too tired to listen to any message
- The room is too noisy for the message to be heard
- The resident has a hearing problem that is not treated
- The resident may not know what the words mean
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Correct answer: The resident may not know what the words mean
People use words they know from their own life. Slang can be unclear even when both speak the same language.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.2: The Communication Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026