Commending a sedentary heart patient for doing even a few minutes of exercise is an example of ____________
a. negative reinforcement
b. positive reinforcement
c. positive evaluation
d. patient cueing
b
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A ________ is a closed system made up of four solid walls, an air-handling system, and a transfer and interaction compartment
A) horizontal laminar flow hood B) barrier isolator C) vertical laminar flow hood D) buffer room
In which one of the following situations would the Good Samaritan Law protect the EMT?
A) The EMT forgets to provide oxygen to a patient with chest pain and the patient suffers a heart attack as a result. B) A patient is paralyzed from the waist down because an off-duty EMT did not take the appropriate measures in caring for him. C) A paramedic orders an EMT to administer a medication that the EMT legally may not give, and the patient dies as a result. D) An off-duty EMT stops at the scene of an auto collision and provides proper care, but the patient dies.
At a health fair, a patient informs you that she has just been prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for her asthma. She states that she is confused about how to take the medication when needed. Which one of the following statements about the MDI would be most appropriate for you to make?
A) "Take it every 4 hours around the clock, even if you feel fine." B) "Make sure to store the metered-dose inhaler in your refrigerator." C) "You should only take the medication after calling your doctor." D) "It is important to shake the inhaler vigorously before taking the medication."
When approaching a child, you should:
A. speak only to the parents. B. speak to her directly. C. avoid eye contact. D. stand above her looking down.