Question

For each of the following examining room preparation guidelines, indicate the problems that may result if the guideline is not followed.

Ensure the examining room is well lit.

Restock supplies that are getting low.

Empty waste containers frequently.
Replace biohazard containers as necessary.

Make sure room is well ventilated.
Maintain room temperature that is comfortable for the patient.

Clean and disinfect examining table daily.
Change the examining table paper after each patient.
Check equipment and instruments to make sure they are in proper working condition.
Know how to operate and care for each piece of equipment and instrument.

Answer 1

Examining room should be well lit. If that will not be, the examiner will not be able to visualise the examining part and lead to wrong diagnosis and further wrong treatment . It eill increase the risk of developing complications.

supplies which are low should be restocked otherwise examiner will not be able to conduct examination properly and results of the examination may be compromised.

waste containers should be empty as overloading of waste inthem will create spillage around containers and may harm staff and patients

biohazard containers should be replaced otherwise may lead to piling of waste and will lead to spread of infection.

room should be well ventilated otherwise there is increased risk of respiratory infection.

temperature should be normal as low and high temperature will cause discomfort to both patient and examiner. Cold temperature will no facilitate in relaxing patient so examiner may not be able to examine properly.

cleaning and disinfecting table is mandatory otherwise there is risk of cross infection among patients.

examining table paper should be changed so as to give clean surface  for examination. Otherwise there may be increased risk of cross infection among patients.

instruments should be in working condition otherwise the examination will have unusual delay and may not be performed correctly. Because of that, patient may have in increased risk of complications like bleeding, infection etc.

one should know the way of operating instruments so as to conduct examination smoothly otherwise patient is at increased risk of developing complications like accidental ligation of vessel , perforation etc.