Enhancing Communication
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Which of the following is a common condition among older adults?

  • Memory loss
  • Mobility loss
  • Vision loss
  • Hearing loss (correct)
  • What can distort language sounds and give the impression of anger?

  • Speaking softly
  • Speaking in a normal tone
  • Speaking in a monotone voice
  • Speaking in a raised voice (correct)
  • How should you position yourself when communicating with someone who has difficulty hearing?

  • Sit beside the person
  • Face the person directly, at eye level (correct)
  • Stand at a distance from the person
  • Stand behind the person
  • What should you do to indicate a change of subject to a person with hearing difficulties?

    <p>Pause briefly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you check for when trying to ensure a person can hear you?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a role that family members and caregivers can play in the lives of their loved ones?

    <p>Providing transportation and accompanying the patient to medical appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a medical appointment, how should you address both the patient and companion?

    <p>Sit facing the patient and companion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to protect patient privacy during a medical appointment?

    <p>Check with the patient about the companion's role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might it be appropriate to ask the companion to step out of the exam room during a medical appointment?

    <p>When raising sensitive topics or discussing personal matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of keeping the patient involved in their own health care and conversation during a medical appointment?

    <p>To ensure the patient's privacy is protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

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