Exam 3: Professional Attitudes and Communications

Which of the following statements is true with regard to comatose patients?

Mrs.Elizabeth Dunbar is 86 years old and a bit confused.She is most likely to respond appropriately if you address her as:

When communication has been validated,this means that the speaker has:

When confidential patient information is to be transmitted by fax,it should be:

When charting a medication given by the radiologist,it is important to: 1) state the dosage accurately. 2) have the radiologist countersign the entry. 3) sign with your full name and department.

When you must touch a patient,you are less likely to unintentionally offend if you: 1 tell the patient in advance what you are about to do. 2) use a firm, appropriate touch. 3) have a professional purpose that is clear to the patient.

Aphasic patients are unable to:

The first phase of experience in the grieving process is usually the stage of:

When a patient does not respond to noises or words spoken out of the range of vision,uses lip movements without making a sound,or speaks in a flat monotone,it is quite likely that the patient is:

Which of the following strategies is NOT an appropriate way to deal with an uncooperative toddler?

Which of the following listings does NOT accurately complete the sentence? Written communications among hospital workers must be:

In the United States,a patient's right to communicate effectively in health care situations,regardless of language barriers,is guaranteed by:

An attitude that involves hostility or anger is termed:

Children who are beginning to communicate using 2- to 3-word sentences,to explore and manipulate their environment,and to assert their independence,but are still very attached to their parents,are typical of which of the following age groups?

A patient of color arrives for a gastrointestinal series in a bright flowing gown and turban.You wish to be empathetic,so your first question might be:

The generational group most likely to accept the word of health care professionals without question is:

The principle of providing health care services with full respect for the dignity of mankind is:

Which of the following is an example of appropriate assertiveness by a radiographer?

Which of the following is the most effective way to meet legal requirements when obtaining an informed consent from a patient who does not speak English?

Which of the following offers a valid choice?