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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical chaperone?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a medical chaperone?
- To drape the patient during a procedure (correct)
- To witness a sensitive medical exam
- To differentiate between professional and unprofessional behaviors
- To communicate with the patient
Who can serve as a medical chaperone in the state of Oregon?
Who can serve as a medical chaperone in the state of Oregon?
- Medical Assistants with additional training (correct)
- Interpreters
- Family members or friends
- Healthcare providers without a medical license
When should a chaperone be present during a medical exam?
When should a chaperone be present during a medical exam?
- Only for sensitive exams (correct)
- Only when requested by the patient
- Only for exams involving the genital area and/or rectum
- Only for exams involving the breast/chest
Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining professionalism during a medical exam?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining professionalism during a medical exam?
What is a key consideration for draping and gowning during a medical exam?
What is a key consideration for draping and gowning during a medical exam?
What should a medical assistant do if they notice something different during an exam?
What should a medical assistant do if they notice something different during an exam?
What is the first priority for a medical assistant during an exam?
What is the first priority for a medical assistant during an exam?
According to the text, when should concerns of misconduct or harassment be reported?
According to the text, when should concerns of misconduct or harassment be reported?
What is an example of inappropriate communication between the patient and provider, according to the text?
What is an example of inappropriate communication between the patient and provider, according to the text?
What is an example of a situation where reporting would be indicated, according to the text?
What is an example of a situation where reporting would be indicated, according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of proper draping during a physical exam?
Which of the following is an example of proper draping during a physical exam?
What should a chaperone do if they notice the gown or drape falling during an exam?
What should a chaperone do if they notice the gown or drape falling during an exam?
What is an example of common practice during a physical exam?
What is an example of common practice during a physical exam?
Which population is considered more vulnerable to harassment and/or misconduct during a physical exam?
Which population is considered more vulnerable to harassment and/or misconduct during a physical exam?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a chaperone during a medical exam?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a chaperone during a medical exam?
What should a chaperone do if they are asked to chaperone a patient they know?
What should a chaperone do if they are asked to chaperone a patient they know?
Why is it important for a chaperone to communicate clearly and regularly with the patient?
Why is it important for a chaperone to communicate clearly and regularly with the patient?
When should patients be offered the option of having a chaperone present during a sensitive exam?
When should patients be offered the option of having a chaperone present during a sensitive exam?