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REFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 7 of 30

When communicating with patients

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Direct Answer

Option A: Stay at eye level and maintain eye contact

Establishing effective psychological rapport during medical emergencies requires rescuers to stay at eye level and maintain appropriate eye contact, fostering trust, reducing patient anxiety, and improving situational awareness during shipboard casualty assessments.

All Options

A
Stay at eye level and maintain eye contact (Correct Answer)
B
Stay as close to the patient as possible
C
Use medical terminology to enhance credibility
D
Hide facts of the situation is serious

Detailed Explanation & Context

Establishing effective psychological rapport during medical emergencies requires rescuers to stay at eye level and maintain appropriate eye contact, fostering trust, reducing patient anxiety, and improving situational awareness during shipboard casualty assessments.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).

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