Which of the following should a medical assistant avoid doing when communicating with an elderly patient?
a. Provide the patient with plenty of time to respond to questions.
b. Finish sentences for the patient.
c. Look directly at the patient when speaking to him or her.
d. Speak clearly in a normal tone of voice.
b
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A) Park with the ambulance facing the front of the vehicle so you can illuminate the interior and easily survey for potential danger. B) Park behind the vehicle and approach from the rear on the passenger's side while your partner remains behind the wheel of the ambulance. C) Have your partner illuminate you with the spotlight so the vehicle occupant(s) can identify you as an EMS provider. D) Park behind the vehicle and approach from the rear on the passenger's side while your partner approaches from the rear on the driver's side.
What is the most commonly used color of barrier tape for marking the cold zone?
a. green b. yellow c. orange d. red