Patient Rapport and Concerns

According to the text, when should concerns of misconduct or harassment be reported?

If the patient makes inappropriate comments
If the provider is not using a glove when needed
If the exam appears different than other similar exams (correct)
If the provider and patient are discussing personal matters

According to the text, what is an example of an inappropriate comment from the provider?

Making plans for communicating or seeing each other outside of clinic
Touching the patient not using standard exam techniques
Deliberately infringing on personal space
Provider discussing personal matters (correct)

According to the text, what should be done if the provider does not obtain consent before touching a patient?

Report the provider to a lead, supervisor, or manager
Document the observations
Both A and B (correct)
None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a learning objective discussed in this lecture?

Explain best practices for draping techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who can serve as a medical chaperone in the state of Oregon?

Trained healthcare employees with a medical license or OMB approved training (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which areas of the body are considered 'sensitive' for the purpose of having a chaperone present during an exam?

Breast/chest, genital area, and/or rectum (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a best practice for draping during a physical exam?

Cover any exposed areas once that area of the body is no longer needing to be examined (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common practice during a physical exam?

Obtaining consent before starting the exam (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following populations is considered more vulnerable to harassment and/or misconduct during a physical exam?

Patients under anesthesia (pain meds, nitrous oxide, general anesthesia, etc.) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be documented after chaperoning an exam?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a chaperone during a medical exam?

Performing medical procedures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a chaperone do if they are asked to chaperone a patient they know outside of work?

Ask another chaperone to witness the exam (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a chaperone to be present and aware in the room during a medical exam?

To prevent sexual misconduct (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a chaperone do if a patient declines to have a chaperone present during a sensitive exam?

Respect the patient's decision and proceed with the exam (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended practice when communicating with the provider during an exam?

Encourage open and honest communication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority for a Medical Assistant during an exam?

Focusing on the patient and provider as a chaperone (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended practice for draping and gowning during an exam?

Provide clear instructions for how to use the gown and drape appropriately (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice when engaging with the patient during an exam?

Keep modesty in mind throughout the procedure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended practice for maintaining professionalism during a medical exam?

Regularly ask permission before taking any action (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a medical assistant do if a patient requests to insert the anoscope during an exam?

Consider the request and allow it if possible (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a best practice for engaging with the patient during an exam?

Ask questions to engage the patient in their own care (C) Signup and view all the answers