Demonstration should include

verbal vs. nonverbal communication
subjective vs. objective assessment
private vs. public consultation with patients, families, and colleagues to protect patient confidentiality
appropriate age-specific interactions with patients based on the patient’s age and abilities across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor spectrums
respecting the culture, religion, and lifestyle of patients, families, and coworkers
matching education to the needs of the patient and family members.

Process/Skill Questions:

How can nonverbal communication be used effectively in the patient setting?
What is the difference between a subjective and objective assessment?
What techniques could the respiratory therapist use with a dementia patient?
What techniques could the respiratory therapist use to explain a treatment to a 4-year-old?