Your New Patient in an Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic Has a Known

question 15

Multiple Choice

Your new patient in an orthopedic outpatient clinic has a known history of physical and emotional abuse. Which of the following might you do during your initial evaluation?

• A) Greet the patient with a quiet voice and a hand on the patient's shoulder.
• B) Keep a distance of at least 4 ft between you and the patient at all times.
• C) Make sure that you wear gloves so that your hands do not contact the patient.
• D) Watch the patient closely during the evaluation for any signs of discomfort or distress.

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Definitions:

Creoles

People of mixed European and black descent, especially in the Caribbean.

Country Marks

Traditional scars or marks on the body, often facial, which are specific to certain African tribes or ethnic groups, serving as identifiers.

Filed Teeth

A cultural practice found in some regions and societies, where teeth are deliberately modified or filed into shapes, often for aesthetic or status reasons.

African-born Slaves

Individuals born in Africa who were forcibly transported to various parts of the world to work as slaves.