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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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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