If the Medical Assistant Stands in Front of the Patient

question 59

Multiple Choice

If the medical assistant stands in front of the patient or within the person's field of vision before beginning to speak, which of the following patients would benefit most?

• A) A patient with vision loss
• B) A patient with hearing loss
• C) A patient who does not speak English
• D) A patient who is unable to walk

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Definitions:

Structures of Authority

The organized framework or system by which power and control are exercised in a society, organization, or group.

Obedient

Characterized by or displaying compliance with authority or rules, often following commands or instructions without question.

Disciplined

Having or demonstrating a controlled form of behavior or way of working, often characterized by adherence to a set of rules or a strict regimen.

Structures of Authority

The systems and frameworks within which power is distributed and exercised in an organization or society.