An adoptive coping skills where an individual stays organized is
planning
Dr. John M. Purvis suggests using four Es to engage the child in health care matters. The four Es are
Encouragement, Empathy, Enlistment, & Education
Which of the following steps should be used when trying to diffuse & resolve a matter with a difficult or uncooperative patient?
let the patient vent
When coaching a patients on health care needs, you must first assess the patients ability to comprehend the instructions, keeping in mind cultural diversity, developmental life stages & communication ________
Barriers
Which of the following is best practice when coaching patients by providing patient education
adapt communication based on the patients individual needs
issues such as medication errors, coworkers tardiness or patients complaints should be brought to the attention of
the clinic manager
which of the following phrases can be help resolve conflict
i understand what you're saying
in order to overcome communication barriers in a medical offices hold regular meetings for
all employee
if conflict arises between you & another employee, you should first address it with
the coworker
in the communication cycle, the intended target of the messages is the
receiver
which of the following is true about scheduling an interpreter for your patients
arrange for the services in advance of the patients visit
in order to work with culturally diverse patients, the medical assistant must have an understanding of heredity, cultural & _________ influences on behavior
environmental
Which of the following is important in communicating with pediatric patient
the language you use
forcing painful ideas or impulses into the subconscious is known as
repression
Which of the following factors may implied the communication process with a geriatric patient
decline in memory
a form a patient signs that authorizes other individuals to receive info regarding the patients care is called a ____________ form
confidential communication preference
within the ambulatory setting, which of the following keeps patients healthier, keeps medical conditions from worsening, & can reduce the need for hospitalization
patient education
when coaching a patient on disease prevention, which of the following should be documented after a patient education session
date, time & topic
The defense mechanism where an individual justifies their behavior with socially acceptable reasons is
rationalization
which term is defined as " to afford the opportunity to examine behaviors & interactions, act as a verbal 'mirror' & restate what the patient has said for clarification by all parties
reflective communication
A medical assistant has a stressful day at work but holds back strong feeling of frustration & then later direct the pent-up anger at a family member at home. This is an example of
displacement
which of the following is the proper way to greet an older patient in the office?
"Good morning, Mr. Gonzales"
which of the following is an example of coaching a patient as it relates to health maintenance
The MA calls the patient to schedule a mammogram
patient coaching & education in the ambulatory setting keeps patients healthier & medical conditions from worsening & can reduce the need for
hospitalization
services available for those patients who speak english as a second language are known as
interpreter services
a patient who is grimacing & wincing would be communicating in which of the following styles
nonverbally
a patient was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient exhibits little emotion about the diagnosis, but spends hours researching the illness & end-of-life care. Which defense mechanism are they likely using
intellectualization
all the following are examples of body language except
tone of voice
which of the following would convey a positive attitude
smile
which of the following is an action included in active listening
repeating information given by the patient
which of the following of maslows stages describes being a problem solver with a great emphasis on family & long-term relationships
self-actualization
deep breathing, diet & exercise & journalling are which type of coping skills
adaptive
which of the following is not one of the stages of grief according to Dr. Elisabeth kubler-ross
perservance
which of the following is key to patient compliance when providing patient-education
information
which of the following communication style is when individuals clearly state their rights & needs without violating the rights of others
assertive