A Patient Has a Hearing Impairment

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient has a hearing impairment. What technique should the medical assistant use to help overcome this communication barrier?

• A) Talk with the patient in a quiet room with the door closed.
• B) Use audio recordings.
• C) Use print materials and written instructions.
• D) Use videos with captions.
• E) C and D

Distinguish between different forms of thinking and self-construal across cultures.

Recognize the importance of cultural worldviews in providing meaning, origin, and standards of value.

Understand the concept of symbolic immortality and its various forms.

Analyze the influences of culture on emotional expression and valuation.

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Definitions:

Low Birth Weight

A term for babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams or 5 pounds, 8 ounces, often associated with increased risk of health problems.

Low Birth Weight

A term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), which increases risk for health complications.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond where individuals are unable to form secure and healthy relationships, often originating from early childhood experiences.

Sensitive Care

Caregiving that is responsive and attuned to the needs and cues of those being cared for, promoting security and emotional well-being.