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Multiple Choice

This activity contains 9 questions.

Which of the following is a reason for failing to communicate?

	prejudice
	lack of privacy
	external distractions
	internal distractions
	all of the above

The interpersonal zone that extends 1-1/2 to 4 feet from the patient is:

	the intimate zone.
	personal distance.
	social distance.
	public distance.
	defensive distance.

The paramedic's eye level that indicates a willingness to let the patient have some control is:

	higher than the patient's eye level.
	lower than the patient's eye level.
	equal to the patient's eye level.
	both A and B
	both B and C

The forcing of one's own beliefs, values, and patterns of behavior upon people of another culture is:

	ethnicity.
	cultural diversity.
	ethnocentrism.
	cultural imposition.
	none of the above

Effectively communicating with a patient during a medical crisis can be enhanced by all of the following EXCEPT:

	a genuine liking of people.
	performing complicated medical procedures.
	a desire to be part of a helping profession.
	understanding the nature of human weakness.
	none of the above

A positive first impression of EMS personnel is created by all of the following EXCEPT:

	a caring demeanor and smile.
	a clean, neat uniform.
	an arrogant attitude of being a "lifesaver".
	wiping your feet as you enter the patient's house.
	both C and D

When assessing a patient, it is permissible for the paramedic to enter the patient's "intimate" space. This space is best described as:

	0 to 1-1/2 feet from the patient.
	1-1/2 to 4 feet behind the patient.
	4 to 12 feet in front of the patient.
	12 feet or greater from the patient.
	none of the above

Which of the following is considered an open type question?

	"Does your arm hurt?"
	"What were you doing when the chest pain started?"
	"Has the nitroglycerin helped?"
	"Are you having chest pain?"
	"Does the pain come and go, or is it constant?"

When asked several questions at once without a chance to reply between each, the patient may:

	become confused.
	provide incomplete information.
	not know which question to answer.
	all of the above are correct
	none of the above are correct

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