Question 1
Which of the following actions, if performed by the medical assistant, does NOT promote effective therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer:
Looking at watch while the patient answers a question
Explanation:
Correct answer: Looking at watch while the patient answers a question
Question 2
A mother brings her three-year-old into the office for a checkup and immunization. To assist the child and improve communication, the medical assistant should
Correct Answer:
let the child hold your stethoscope and listen to his own heartbeat so he understands what you are going to do
Explanation:
Correct answer: let the child hold your stethoscope and listen to his own heartbeat so he understands what you are going to do
Question 3
A new patient from the Middle East comes to the office for her first exam. Her husband fills out all of the health forms and comes into the exam room during the medical assistant’s interview. The patient sits calmly while her husband answers all of the medical assistant’s questions. This is likely an example of
Correct Answer:
cultural diversity
Explanation:
Correct answer: cultural diversity
Question 4
On his way home, a medical assistant sees a blind woman walking with a guide dog. The guide dog is walking toward a puddle. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Correct Answer:
No action is needed; the dog is trained to handle this situation.
Explanation:
Correct answer: No action is needed; the dog is trained to handle this situation.
Question 5
Which of the following is the best way to explain the concept of empathy?
Correct Answer:
Acknowledging a patient’s emotional state and the meaning this has to her
Explanation:
Correct answer: Acknowledging a patient’s emotional state and the meaning this has to her
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