A Medical Assistant Who Is a Good Listener Consistently

question 59

Multiple Choice

A medical assistant who is a good listener consistently

• A) provides repeated assurances.
• B) provides feedback to clarify the patient's message.
• C) interrupts the patient to gather more details.
• D) limits the amount of time spent on each interview.

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Definitions:

Stages

Stages refer to distinct phases or periods in a process of development or series of events, often implying a sequence of changes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's responses, often termed the "rest and digest" system.

Physiological Reaction

A bodily response to an external stimulus, involving changes in tissue function, organ function, or biochemical levels.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.