The Best Method for Communicating with a Patient Who Speaks

question 25

Multiple Choice

The best method for communicating with a patient who speaks a different language is to

• A) establish eye contact and speak loudly.
• B) provide written handouts.
• C) use medical terminology to explain the diagnosis.
• D) observe the patient for cues that indicate confusion.

Grasp the concepts of formalization, centralization, and specialization in organizational contexts.

Appreciate the role of flexibility in organizational structures for creativity and efficiency.

Identify the factors affecting the span of control and strategies for its management.

Understand the relationship between organizational goals and the design processes of specialization, differentiation, and integration.

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Definitions:

Situational Stress

Stress experienced in response to a specific situation or environmental demand that disrupts an individual's psychological equilibrium.

Maturational Stress

Stress arising from the process of growth and development, both physically and emotionally, which can impact individuals at different life stages.

Adjusting

Adjusting entails making small changes to a device, process, or system to improve performance or attain a desired level of functioning.

Seizure-Like Activity

Movements or behaviors that visually resemble seizures but may not necessarily be associated with the electrical disruptions in the brain characteristic of actual seizures.