communication skills

Question 1

how to respond to challenge questions

Answer 1

show empathy

find motivation behind question (ask patient why they’re worried)

Question 2

draping for abdominal exam

Answer 2

please lift your gown until it’s just under your bra → place sheet over patient → make sure anterior hip bones are exposed

Question 3

draping for CV exam

Answer 3

could you please lower your gown → could you please lower your gown and pull up your breast so that I can listen to the apex of your heart → retie