CommunicationQuestion 885 of 1700
Why should you avoid medical jargon with residents?
- Jargon is too short to give a clear message
- It is against the law to use medical words
- Residents may not know the unfamiliar words
- It slows down the pace of the talk with the resident
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Correct answer: Residents may not know the unfamiliar words
Use common language that is easy to understand.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.2: The Communication Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026