Which one of the following can be a barrier to effective communication?
A) Positioning yourself at the patient's eye level
B) Delaying sensitive questions until there is adequate privacy
C) Stopping the patient so you can catch up on your notes
D) Asking a family member to confine pets to another area while you talk to the patient
C
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Automated systems manage and track inventory. Paper reports:
a. Are now considered obsolete. b. Must still be generated and maintained. c. Should be shredded to maintain patient confidentiality. d. Should be stored off-site for 3–5 years.
At the scene of a multiple-casualty drill, you have been assigned to the role of Transport Unit leader. As such, your responsibility is:
A) ensuring proper care for each patient. B) distributing patients to each medical facility. C) immobilizing all patients prior to transport. D) ensuring that patients in cardiac arrest leave for the hospital first.