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Subject Area
Understanding patient behaviour
Focus
Strategies to alleviate patient fear
Simulation Title
Very anxious patient before a medical procedure
Introduction Theoretical Background Exercises Role-play Cards Facilitator's Notes Extra Resources
1 . It is not important to recognize the signs of severe anxiety in patients until they express their feelings verbally.
2 . Restlessness is a common behavioural response in claustrophobic patients.
3 . Offering distractions, such as music or talking with the patient, can help alleviate anxiety during a procedure.
4 . Sedation or medication should be the first step in managing a patient’s anxiety.
5 . Asking the patient to breathe slowly and deeply can help manage anxiety symptoms.
6 . What is an important first step in addressing a patient’s fear or anxiety before a procedure?
7 . Which of the following is a common behavioural response of a claustrophobic patient?
8 . What is the most effective way to communicate with a patient who has anxiety about a procedure?
9 . Which of the following is a key symptom of severe anxiety in a patient?
10 . When recognizing nonverbal cues of anxiety, what does crossed arms often indicate?