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Communicating with hearing impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips
B. Shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment
C. Providing pen and paper if the patient prefer to write his or her response
D. Elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerated word punctuation |
The correct answer is: V D. Elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word punctuation |
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Despite numerous, sincere efforts to convince a 40 year old man to consent to EMS treatment and transport, he refuses. After explaining the potential consequences of his refusal and determining that he has decision-making capacity, you ask him to sign an EMS refusal form, but he refuses to do that as well. You should: A. Sign a refusal form, include the date and time, and have your partner witness it with his or her signature B. Document the patient's refusal, but leave the refusal form blank because only the patient can legally sign it C. Ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form verifying the patient's refusal D. Advise the patient that unless he signs the refusal form, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment or transport |
The correct answer is: C. Ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form verifying that the patient refused |
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General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Holding the microphone about 2 inches to 3 inches from your mouths B. Acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible C. Asking in clear, calm, monotone voice D. Using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality |
The correct answer is: D. Using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality |
