A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has been practicing for 25 years on a unit where a newly graduated RN with a bachelor's degree is hired
Before the RN arrives on the unit, the LPN is heard saying, "She'll try to tell everyone what to do because she makes more money. She'll sit at the desk and let us do all the work." This is an example of a(n):
a. interpretation.
b. context.
c. precipitating event.
d. preconceived idea.
ANS: D
Correct: Preconceived ideas are conceptions, opinions, or thoughts that the receiver has developed before having an encounter. Such ideas can dramatically affect the receiver's acceptance and understanding of the message.
Incorrect:
a. Interpretation is the individual's analysis of communication that is based on context and environment, precipitating event, preconceived ideas, personal perceptions, style of transmission, and past experiences.
b. Context refers to the entire situation that is relevant to the communication.
c. The precipitating event refers specifically to the event or the situation that prompted a particular communication.
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