17 Questions
What should a beginner avoid doing when interpreting their findings?
Showing distaste or alarm
What is the primary goal for examination according to the text?
Maximizing patient's comfort
What is the cardinal technique of examination that involves tapping on the body to elicit a sound?
Percussion
Which of the following should an examiner avoid doing during a patient examination?
Asking the patient to change position frequently
What should a beginner avoid when interpreting their findings during an examination?
Interpreting their findings confidently
Which of the following is an important purpose of the physical examination?
To determine changes in a patient’s health status
Why is it recommended to examine the patient from the right side?
To make estimates of JVP more reliable
What is one of the key situations where hand hygiene should be performed according to CDC recommendations?
After glove removal
What is the primary reason for adjusting the lighting and environment at the beginning of a physical examination?
To improve the examiner's visibility
What are standard precautions based on?
The principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions may contain transmissible infectious agents
When should soap and water be used for hand decontamination according to CDC recommendations?
When hands are visibly soiled or after caring for patients with infectious diarrhea
What is one of the key purposes of making the patient feel comfortable during a physical examination?
To show sensitivity for privacy and modesty
What is the primary purpose of draping the patient during a physical examination?
To visualize one area of the body at a time
What is included in universal precautions according to the text?
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
What does CDC recommend as the preferred method of hand decontamination if hands are NOT visibly soiled?
Alcohol-based hand rub
What is a key aspect of reflecting on your approach to the patient at the beginning of the examination?
Appearing calm and organized
What is a recommended action after glove removal according to CDC key recommendations for hand hygiene?
After exiting the patient’s care area after touching the patient or patient’s immediate environment
Test your knowledge about beginning the examination, reflecting on approach, and setting the stage for the comprehensive adult physical examination process. This quiz is based on the content from Chapter 6 of 'Physical Examination' by Wolters Kluwer.
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