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What is an important element of active listening when interacting with a patient?
What is an important element of active listening when interacting with a patient?
- Offering medical advice immediately
- Interrupting the patient if they are slow
- Focusing solely on their medical history
- Observing for nonverbal cues (correct)
Which action helps maintain the patient's dignity and encourages cooperation?
Which action helps maintain the patient's dignity and encourages cooperation?
- Speaking in a condescending tone
- Ignoring the patient’s questions
- Using overly technical medical terminology
- Providing information about next steps (correct)
Before leaving the patient, what is an appropriate question to ask?
Before leaving the patient, what is an appropriate question to ask?
- Is your chart updated?
- Have you fully understood everything?
- Do you need anything before I leave? (correct)
- Would you like to have a longer appointment?
What should a healthcare provider reassure a patient about during their interaction?
What should a healthcare provider reassure a patient about during their interaction?
What is essential to ensure a patient knows before leaving?
What is essential to ensure a patient knows before leaving?
Which statement reflects proper etiquette when concluding a visit with a patient?
Which statement reflects proper etiquette when concluding a visit with a patient?
What should be done after interacting with a patient?
What should be done after interacting with a patient?
How does saying thank you to a patient impact their experience?
How does saying thank you to a patient impact their experience?
What is the primary reason for asking the patient to confirm their name and date of birth?
What is the primary reason for asking the patient to confirm their name and date of birth?
Which practice should be avoided when asking about a patient's feelings during a procedure?
Which practice should be avoided when asking about a patient's feelings during a procedure?
Why is it important to introduce yourself and your role to the patient?
Why is it important to introduce yourself and your role to the patient?
What should be done before entering a patient's room?
What should be done before entering a patient's room?
What does observing the patient often during a procedure help the caregiver accomplish?
What does observing the patient often during a procedure help the caregiver accomplish?
What is one way to assess a patient's feelings before beginning a procedure?
What is one way to assess a patient's feelings before beginning a procedure?
What can inquiring about the patient's preferred name help achieve?
What can inquiring about the patient's preferred name help achieve?
What should caregivers look for besides verbal communication to assess patient comfort?
What should caregivers look for besides verbal communication to assess patient comfort?
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Study Notes
Before Entering
- Care plan should be reviewed before entering a patient's room to understand potential communication difficulties and language needs.
- Always knock on the door before entering a patient's room to alert them of your presence.
- Patients should be given the opportunity to request you to wait if they are not ready for you to enter, for example, if they are getting dressed or using the bathroom.
Before Beginning the Skill
- Introduce yourself and your role to the patient, using your first name.
- Identify the patient using two identifiers to ensure you are caring for the correct person.
- Explain clearly the reason for your visit to the patient.
- Ask your patient their name and date of birth to confirm their identity and check it against their armband.
- Obtain consent from the patient before performing any procedures.
- Inquire about how the patient is feeling before starting any procedure.
- Ask the patient which name they prefer to be called.
During the Skill
- Observe the patient frequently throughout the procedure to assess their response and well-being.
- Pay close attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, including body language.
- Maintain eye contact with the patient to demonstrate engagement and attentiveness.
- Engage with the patient by asking open-ended questions about how they are feeling throughout the procedure, rather than simply asking "Are you OK?".
- Observe for nonverbal cues such as frowning, moaning, or crying, which may indicate discomfort or pain.
- Provide reassurance, support, and information to the patient, and allow them time to process information.
After the Skill
- Thank the patient for their cooperation to show appreciation and build a positive relationship.
- Inform the patient that you are leaving and provide an estimated time of return.
- Ask the patient if there is anything they need before you leave to address any immediate needs.
- Ensure the patient knows how to use the call bell and place it within reach.
- Say goodbye to the patient and remove any privacy measures, such as a curtain.
- Ask the patient if they would like the door open or closed to respect their preference.
After Leaving
- Document observations and how well the patient tolerated the procedure for communication with other members of the healthcare team.
- Report any concerns you have regarding the patient's condition to ensure appropriate follow-up.
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