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What is an important aspect to consider when introducing yourself to a patient?
What is an important aspect to consider when introducing yourself to a patient?
- Making direct eye contact to assert dominance
- Using open-handed gestures (correct)
- Crossing your arms for a more authoritative appearance
- Avoiding the use of the patient's name
How can body language impact the patient during an introduction?
How can body language impact the patient during an introduction?
- It may signal potential hostility or violence (correct)
- It has no impact on the patient's comfort level
- It only affects the medical staff, not the patient
- It is not important in a clinical setting
Which type of question allows the patient to freely give information and begin the assessment?
Which type of question allows the patient to freely give information and begin the assessment?
- Open-ended question (correct)
- Closed-ended question
- Direct question
- Prompted question
Why is it recommended to use the patient's name in all interactions?
Why is it recommended to use the patient's name in all interactions?
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Which type of question should be avoided when trying to assess a patient's initial condition?
Which type of question should be avoided when trying to assess a patient's initial condition?
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What type of question elicits a specific answer from the patient?
What type of question elicits a specific answer from the patient?
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