Exam 6: Draping for Minimum Exposure and Maximum Dignity

You are a new female therapist working in an outpatient clinic. Today you are evaluating a 59-year-old man who is a native of China. He has lived in the United States for the past 20 years. Which of the following would you be most likely to do when establishing rapport with this patient?

You are a male therapist evaluating a new female patient who has hip pain. The patient seems very anxious and uncomfortable. Prior to initiating the evaluation, you ask if she would prefer a female therapist. She assures you that she is comfortable with you. As the examination progresses, you determine that you need to palpate the groin area. She seems uneasy but insists that she wants to proceed. What could you do to decrease her anxiety about the situation?

Experiences of sexual and physical abuse can elicit patient responses that are similar to those associated with which disorder? ____________________

You have just received a new referral for a female patient of Asian descent who has undergone total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following responses is consistent with culturally related concerns more common within Asian populations?

List three benefits of draping patients:

Your next patient on the inpatient rehabilitation unit is an 84-year-old woman recovering from a femoral fracture. She has not yet been to the gym for therapy but is planning on getting dressed this morning and going to the gym for exercise. The nurse is assisting her with dressing. The patient's family has brought only dresses from home for her to wear because she does not typically wear pants and has none at her home. What would be the best course of action with this patient?

You are working with a patient who has pain in both hamstrings, and you plan on doing some soft-tissue work in each leg to facilitate resolution of the pain. What would be the best way to drape this patient during this treatment?

What is the proper procedure for handling linens following their use in draping? ____________________

Explain the primary challenge of repositioning a patient during activities that entail draping. ____________________

The prone position poses some specific challenges with regard to draping. List two things you can do to minimize patient discomfort in this position. ____________________

When you are getting to know a new patient, which of the following is essential for developing an effective therapeutic relationship?

Which of the following positions generally creates the greatest feeling of vulnerability for the patient?

You are working in a large county hospital and see patients from a wide variety of backgrounds. Which of these patients is not likely to be the victim of abuse?

Which of the following is most commonly experienced by a patient whose examination or intervention requires the removal of clothing?

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?