Exam 3: Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Which of the following factors can have an impact on the outcomes of therapeutic communication between patient and practitioner? I.verbal and nonverbal components of expression II.environmental factors (e.g., noise, privacy)III.values and beliefs of both patient and practitioner IV.sensory and emotional factors (e.g., fear, pain)

Which of the following is/are key factor(s) determining the extent of harm caused by an electrical current? I.duration for which the current is applied II.path the current takes through the body III.amount of current flowing through the body

Which of the following statements is false about patient ambulation?

Which of the following components of communication is a method used to transmit messages?

All of the following techniques can be used to improve one's effectiveness as a sender of messages except:

Information about a patient's nearest kin, physician, and initial diagnosis can be found in which section of the medical record?

A patient's response to an interview question is initially unclear. Which of the following responses on your part would be most appropriate?

In the standard approach to hospital fires, the RACE plan has been suggested. What does the letter "C" stand for in this approach?

If 120 Volts are applied to a system with 1,000 Ohms of resistance, what is the current?

Which of the following is an acceptable practice in medical recordkeeping?

Maintaining eye contact, leaning toward the patient, and nodding your head are all good examples of what communication technique?

Which of the following is a method for communicating empathy to your patients?