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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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