It Would Be Inappropriate to

question 13

Multiple Choice

It would be inappropriate to

• A) repeat the patient's comments regarding the symptoms to keep the examination time short.
• B) call the patient by his or her surname (preceded by Mr. ,Ms. ,or Mrs. )to establish a professional image.
• C) ask the patient leading questions regarding his or her symptoms.
• D) describe the patient's symptoms to the radiologist in precise medical terms.

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Definitions:

Auditory Cortex

The part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information, located in the temporal lobe.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, first to high-frequency sounds, gradually spreading.

Physiological Auditory

Relating to the biological processes and functions involved in hearing and interpreting sounds.

Selective Attention

The ability to focus on relevant stimuli and ignore others.