After Teaching the Patient to Perform a Specific Skill for His

question 4

Multiple Choice

After teaching the patient to perform a specific skill for his or her home care, what should the RT do?

• A) Document the demonstration.
• B) Repeat the demonstration.
• C) Ask for a return demonstration.
• D) Ask the patient if he or she understands.

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Definitions:

Insecurity

Feelings of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; a lack of confidence or assurance in one's abilities or worth.

Trait Theory

The view that personality is made up of a number of key characteristics or traits that are relatively stable over time and influence behavior.

Behavior Consistency

The degree to which an individual's actions and responses are predictable across different situations and over time.

Personality Consistency

The stable and enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize an individual over time.