Author Question: What is the correct terminology for the area within 18 inches of a person? a. Public space b. ... (Read 106 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What is the correct terminology for the area within 18 inches of a person?

a. Public space
b. Social space
c. Personal space
d. Intimate space

Question 2

What is true of direct questions?

a. They can get a lot of information quickly.
b. They can help the patients organize their thoughts.
c. They get minimum response answers of yes and no.
d. They make patients think that they are contributing to their health care.

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The space within 18 inches of the body is considered intimate space.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The diminished, overwhelmed patient will give minimal answers to direct questions if the technique is overused. The technique is best used to obtain factual information.