Question

Elliot Masreson, a 41- year old business owner, was seen by Dr. Selpega for a routine physical. During the office visit, Eliot informed. Dr. Selpega that he has some episodes of chest pain over the past few months that have occurred after exercising. Dr. Selpega decides to have his MA, David Dolan, perform an ECG on Mr. Masterson.

decides to have his MA, David Dolan, perform an ECG on Mr. Masterson • Why is it important that David provide Mr. Masterson with a detailed explanation of the procedure? • What should David tell him about the procedure? • When Mr. Masterson removes his shirt, David realizes that the patient has a very hairy chest. What should David do and why? • Mr. Masterson informs David that he has trouble lying flat on his back because of a previous injury from a car accident and that he does not think he will be able to lie flat for the ECG. How should David handle this situation? m a n from the online library Norther reliable sources. These will help you to enrich

Answer 1

1. It is always important for the healthcare provider tp explain about the procedure ( purpose, side effects etc ) before conducting it because then only the patient will obey you and be comfortable . Otherwise he will be reluctant.

2. David should explain about the procedure including purpose, preparations needed , side effects , duration of procedure , complications etc

3. In ECG , we need to put the electrodes on the chest skin where less amount of hair is present . In this case he had too much hairy chest so either we need to shave it or find places where less hair is present for proper capturing of ECG waves

4. If Mr. Masterson is unable to lie flat then David should take ECG in semi fowlers position.