Exam Techniques
What Technique involves looking at the patient
What is Inspection
Lying flat on the back
What is supine?
Used to listen to heart and lungs
What is a stethoscope?
The most important way to prevent infection
What is handwashing?
A patient is nervous. What should you do first?
What is explain the procedure and reassure the patient?
What technique uses touch
Sitting upright
What is Fowler’s position?
Used to examine the ears
What is an otoscope?
PPE stands for
What is personal protective equipment?
The room is cold. What should you do?
What is make the patient comfortable (adjust temp/offer blanket)?
What technique involves tapping the body?
What is percussion?
Side-lying position used for rectal exams
What is Sims’ position?
Used to examine the eyes
What is an ophthalmoscope?
When should gloves be worn?
What is when exposure to bodily fluids is possible?
You forgot to wash your hands. What should you do?
What is stop and wash hands immediately?
What technique uses a stethoscope?
What is auscultation?
Position used for pelvic exams
What is lithotomy position?
Used to measure blood pressure
What is a sphygmomanometer?
What are standard precautions?
What is treating all patients as potentially infectious?
A patient needs a rectal exam. Best position?
What is Sims’ position?
Which technique should be done FIRST during an exam?
What is inspection?
Why is proper positioning important?
What is patient comfort and exam accuracy?
Why must equipment be cleaned?
What is infection control/prevent spread of disease?
What could happen if equipment is not cleaned?
What is spread of infection?
You begin exam without explaining. What’s wrong?
What is lack of patient communication and consent?