Question

A 67-year-old deaf woman is scheduled for an appointment and is sitting in the waiting room. When the medical assistant is ready to escort the patient to an examination room, which of the following is the most appropriate method of getting her attention?

a) Clapping hands
b) Tapping her on the shoulder
c) Calling her name loudly
d) Using visual cues or gestures

Answer 1

The most appropriate method of getting the attention of a deaf woman is by using visual cues or gestures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate method of getting the attention of a 67-year-old deaf woman in a waiting room is by using visual cues or gestures. Since she is deaf, clapping hands or calling her name loudly would not be effective. Tapping her on the shoulder may startle her and may not be as effective as using visual cues or gestures.