When Working with a Patient Who Has Impaired Hearing, What

question 39

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient who has impaired hearing, what strategy should the medical assistant use?

• A) Face the person when speaking.
• B) Ensure the room has adequate light.
• C) Make sure the patient is wearing glasses or contacts if needed.
• D) Have the patient repeat back important information.
• E) A and D

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Definitions:

Childbirth

The process of delivering a baby from the uterus to the outside world, which can occur through vaginal delivery or cesarean section.

Cesarean Section

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus when vaginal delivery is not possible or safe.

Anesthesia

A medical procedure that uses drugs to block sensations, typically pain, in a patient undergoing surgery or other medical interventions.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, involving labor and delivery, culminating in the expulsion or extraction of the infant from the mother's body.