When Preparing a Patient for a Physical Examination,you Should

question 8

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for a physical examination,you should

• A) ask the patient to void before the assessment.
• B) ask the patient to remove all clothes and use a clean sheet as a drape.
• C) lower the bed to enhance eye contact and prevent injury.
• D) wash the patient's hands to prevent the spread of infection.

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Definitions:

Papule

A small, raised, and solid pimple or swelling on the skin that does not contain pus.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

A bacterial disease spread by ticks, characterized by fever, headache, muscle pain, and a characteristic rash.

Tick

A small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, known for transmitting diseases such as Lyme disease.

Warts

Small, rough growths on the skin, typically caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).