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