1.Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the
caregiver does not speak the patient's language?
a.Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b.Have a friend of
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1.Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the
caregiver does not speak the patient's language?
a.Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b.Have a friend of the patient translate.
c.Ask simple leading questions that the patient may understand.
d.Use a neighbor as translator.
Involve the family with the translation
2.Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:
a.allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation.
b.giving you a clue that you should speed up the interview.
c.providing time for reflection.
d.increasing the length of the visit.
promoting a calm environment4.A patient becomes restless during the history and says, “I don't have time for all of this
conversation. I've got to get back to work.” Your most appropriate response would be to:
a.stop using open-ended questions and become more direct.
b.ask another open-ended question and insist on an answer.
c.ask questions about his anger and move closer to him.
d.acknowledge his anger and proceed with the history and examination.
e.ignore his displeasure and become more assertive about getting answers.
5.When questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is “only a social drinker.” Which initial response is appropriate?
a.“I'm glad that you are a responsible drinker.”
b.“Many people who are reNallyRalcIohoGlic sBay.tCheyMare social drinkers.”
c.“What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?”
d.“If you only drink socially, you won't need to worry about always having a designated driver.”
e.“Do the other people in your household consume alcohol?”
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