NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

It is appropriate to utilize medical terminology when communicating with:
  1. Bystanders
  2. Other EMT-Ps
  3. The patient’s family members
  4. The patient
Explanation
Answer: B - Medical terminology is only appropriate to use when speaking with other medical professionals. When talking with the patient, bystanders or family members of the patient make sure to use common terminology so they may understand the situation. Remember that speaking to patients with medical terminology will frustrate them and possibly scare them as well.
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