Patient Care after Physical Examination
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What should be done if recent readings of the patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure are not available?

  • Wait until the readings are available before proceeding with any care
  • Take the patient's temperature only
  • Take the patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure (correct)
  • Skip recording these vital signs

What is a key step in the after-care of equipment following a physical examination?

  • Wash the equipment with soap and water, rinse, dry, and sterilize as needed (correct)
  • Store the equipment without any cleaning
  • Dispose of the equipment immediately
  • Replace the equipment with new ones

What should a doctor do once a physical examination has been completed?

  • Keep the results confidential
  • Share the examination results with the patient (correct)
  • Ignore the examination results
  • Repeat the physical examination

Which of the following indicates normal results of a physical examination?

<p>Normal blood sugar levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for preparing the examination room according to the text?

<p>Professional nurse or medical assistant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining an examination room, as per the text?

<p>Dimly lit room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after every physical examination and health assessment in the examination room?

<p>Remove and replace paper on surfaces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for recording the patient's vital signs?

<p>Medical assistant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in the preparation for a physical examination according to the text?

<p>Draping the patient according to the parts that are exposed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is natural light preferred in the examination room as stated in the text?

<p>To help detect conditions like jaundice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a laboratory assessment as per the text?

<p>Pulmonary function tests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a separate examination room needed as mentioned in the text?

<p>To maintain patient privacy and confidentiality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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