Question

how the universal precautions and infection control guidelines would apply to the physical examination techniques of inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation.

Answer 1

Answer: The universal precautions and infection control guidelines would apply to the physical examination techniques of inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation as the main aim is to prevent from the infectious disease. The precautions and infection control guidelines provides platforms to the healthcare professionals to reduce or eliminate the risk of information by indulging in various precautionary methods. Some of the guidelines that need to be implemented such as wearing gloves while assessing the patient for the vital signs. The healthcare professionals should wear PPE kit which should include gloves, apron, mask. The healthcare professionals should maintain hand hygiene. The equipments used to assess patient's heart rate, respiratory rate should be sanitized and clean.