Which of the following statements regarding patient communication is TRUE?
A) Avoid using interpreters.
B) Use language appropriate to the patient's level of understanding.
C) Cultural differences make no difference in professional communication.
D) Use medical terminology to keep things on a professional level.
B
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Which of the following statement would NOT be a helpful statement to make to an angry patient?
a. "I'm sorry there's a problem.". b. "Let's see how we can solve it.". c. "Let's find a quiet office where we can discuss this.". d. "It's not my fault.".
In the mnemonic AEIOU-TIPS, what does the letter ‘A' stand for?
A) Arm drift B) Anaphylaxis C) Alcohol D) Abnormal speech
A patient has just gone into cardiac arrest. His heart is most likely in which rhythm?
A) Ventricular fibrillation B) Ventricular asystole C) Ventricular tachycardia D) Ventricular PEA
The line of authority in the long-term care facility is passed from the administrator directly to the nursing assistant.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)