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General Examination Set-Up Quiz

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What should be used to cover the examination couch or bed before the formal examination?

Nothing, it is not necessary

Blanket from the patient's home

Old towels

Clean sheet or disposable toweling (correct)

What position should the patient ideally be in before commencing a formal examination?

Sitting upright with the head and shoulders raised to 45°

Lying flat on the examination couch

Supine with the head and shoulders raised to 45° (correct)

Prone with the head and shoulders raised to 45°

What should be obtained from the patient before commencing a formal examination?

Written consent

Verbal consent (correct)

Consent from the accompanying staff

No consent is necessary

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Preparing for a Formal Examination

A clean sheet or towel should be used to cover the examination couch or bed before the formal examination to maintain cleanliness and infection control.
The patient should ideally be in a comfortable and relaxed position, usually lying supine or sitting upright, before commencing a formal examination to facilitate the examination process.
Informed consent and a detailed medical history should be obtained from the patient before commencing a formal examination to ensure the patient's rights and autonomy are respected, and to guide the examination process.

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Test your knowledge of the general examination set-up with this quiz. Learn about the essential steps involved before commencing a formal examination, including obtaining verbal consent, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring patient comfort.