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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Preparatory

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When introducing yourself to a patient, it is important to do which of the following?
  1. Ensure the patient is able to understand your language and/or determine what language they understand
  2. Ask the patient what name they choose to use
  3. Ensure that they feel comfortable talking in front of the people present in the room
  4. Introduce yourself and your partners/team
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the above points are important to ensure that you are starting your interaction with the patient off on good standing. Do not assume that the patient speaks any certain language or that they prefer to go by a certain name or pronoun. Avoid using slang and addressing patients by terms such as “Honey,” “Ma’am,” “Darling,” etc. as these could be considered condescending.
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