Author Question: In pediatric settings, which, if any, of the following are true of examination chaperones? 1. ... (Read 66 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

In pediatric settings, which, if any, of the following are true of examination chaperones?

1. They should only be offered if the child and the examiner are of different sexes.
2. They are never needed when there is a parent present in the room during the exam.
3. They are not a necessary precaution if the patient and family decline their presence, and their refusal is witnessed and documented in the medical record.
4. None of the above

Question 2

A 7-year-old child with a history of stealing candy from the teacher's purse probably has which type of disorder?

1. Pyromania
2. Kleptomania
3. Dissociative identity
4. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. A medical chaperone should be offered at all times for patient liability issues.
2. A medical chaperone may be needed when a parent is present to help ease anxiety and promote patient safety.
3. Chaperones are needed as a professional safety net to make sure the patient is safe. Hearsay cannot occur.
4. Chaperones are recommended during sensitive procedures and parts of an exam, regardless of the sex of the patient and examiner. They are usually not needed when a parent is present, but may be advisable when the parent has mental health deficits, cognitive impairment, or trust issues. If chaperones are refused, some situations call for modifying or deferring a particular exam or procedure.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The child is not starting fires.
2. The child is exhibiting signs of wanting what belongs to others.
3. The child is not dissociating from reality.
4. The child is not exhibiting signs of fear or reliving a traumatic event when stealing.