Author Question: When working with a patient with impaired mental function, proper communication from the ... (Read 16 times)

magmichele12 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

When working with a patient with impaired mental function, proper communication from the technologist to the patient should include:

talking down to the patient
speaking in a tone and pace that would be used when speaking to another adult
speaking in a higher and louder tone
assessing the patient's comprehension level and adjusting communication based on this assessment

Question 2

The rate at which radiation energy is deposited in tissues as it passes through:

LET
Quality factor
Indirect effect
Direct effect

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

assessing the patient's comprehension level and adjusting communication based on this assessment

Rationale: Mentally impaired patients should be assessed for their level of comprehension. Depending on mental capacity, the technologist may need to alter his or her communication style. Clear and simple directions are best and may have to be repeated.

Answer to Question 2

LET

Rationale: Linear Energy Transfer is the rate at which energy is deposited as it passes through the tissue.