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German Hospital Care and Patient Communication
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German Hospital Care and Patient Communication
German Hospital Care and Patient Communication
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1
Question
Which German term names the bedside cabinet in a patient room?
Page 2
Answer
Der Nachtschrank.
2
Question
Which German term identifies the device used to call nursing staff?
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Answer
Die Klingel.
3
Question
Which German term refers to the dispenser containing tablets?
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Der Tablettendispenser.
4
Question
Which German word refers to the thermometer table in the dialogue?
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Der Tisch.
5
Question
Which German word completes the instruction about measuring a patient’s temperature?
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Answer
Fieber. The complete phrase is: „Messen Sie bitte Fieber.“
6
Question
Which German word completes the request to open the window?
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Answer
Fenster. The complete phrase is: „Soll ich das Fenster aufmachen?“
7
Question
How are the hospital departments distributed across the clinic building?
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The ground floor contains the Radiology department, the Endoscopy department, the Admission department, and the Pharmacy. The second floor contains the Laboratory and Sonography; the fifth floor contains the Internal Medicine department; and the sixth floor contains Ophthalmology and Gynecology.
8
Question
Which hospital department is located on the second floor?
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Answer
Das Labor and die Sonographie are located on the second floor.
9
Question
Which hospital department is located on the fifth floor?
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Die Innere Station is located on the fifth floor.
10
Question
Which hospital departments are located on the sixth floor?
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Answer
Die Augen-Station and die gynäkologische Station are located on the sixth floor.
11
Question
How does the phrase „in der Aufnahme“ function in hospital communication?
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Answer
It identifies the Admission department as the place where new patients register. The phrase uses a location expression with the dative case.
12
Question
What activity takes place in the laboratory according to the clinic dialogue?
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Blood is examined in the laboratory. The blood is then set down there, and the findings can later be retrieved on a computer.
13
Question
What activity takes place in the Admission department?
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New patients register in the Admission department.
14
Question
What activity takes place in the Endoscopy department?
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The dialogue identifies the Endoscopy department as a clinic location, but it does not state a specific activity there.
15
Question
How does a nurse explain the route to the Radiology department?
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Answer
The Radiology department is on the ground floor. From the elevator, it is on the right, and the nurse informs Mr. Evertz when he has arrived.
16
Question
Where is the EKG located in the clinic dialogue?
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The EKG is in front of the Admission department on the ground floor.
17
Question
Which German expression tells a patient to sit down?
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„Setzen Sie sich bitte auf den Stuhl.“ This means “Please sit down on the chair.”
18
Question
How does a German location expression differ for a fixed place and a destination?
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Answer
A fixed location uses a dative expression, such as „im Bett“ or „im OP“. A destination uses an accusative expression, such as „in den OP“ or „in den Rollstuhl“.
19
Question
Which German term means “bedspread” in the hospital-bed vocabulary?
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Die Bettdecke.
20
Question
Which German terms distinguish the mattress from the pillow?
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Answer
The mattress is die Matratze. The pillow is das Kopfkissen.
21
Question
Which German term names the laundry cart used in the hospital?
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Der Wäschewagen.
22
Question
Why does Herr Evertz remain in bed rather than standing up?
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Answer
He still has bed rest because the dizziness has not passed. Dr. Stahl also wants to examine his EKG first.
23
Question
How is thrombosis prophylaxis administered to Herr Evertz?
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Answer
He continues to receive subcutaneous heparin as thrombosis prophylaxis. He must also wear anti-thrombosis stockings.
24
Question
What prevention goal is associated with Dekubitusprophylaxe?
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Dekubitusprophylaxe aims to prevent a Dekubitus, meaning a pressure ulcer.
25
Question
What prevention goal is associated with Pneumonieprophylaxe?
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Answer
Pneumonieprophylaxe aims to prevent pneumonia, defined here as lung inflammation.
26
Question
How does the care dialogue combine hygiene assistance with patient autonomy?
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The nurse prepares the washbasin, chair, washcloths, towels, toothbrush, and toothpaste. The patient performs tasks independently when possible, while the nurse washes his back, helps with his legs, and assists with dressing when needed.
27
Question
Which measures in the dialogue support thrombosis prophylaxis?
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The patient is helped to put on anti-thrombosis stockings. He is also supported with dressing after washing.
28
Question
What is the distinction between „aufstehen“ and „aufbleiben“ in patient care?
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„Aufstehen“ means to get up, particularly from bed. „Aufbleiben“ means to remain up rather than return to bed.
29
Question
What does the patient request when she says she is cold?
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Answer
She asks for her bathrobe, which is hanging in the wardrobe.
30
Question
Which German term identifies the removable insert that Frau Krüger no longer needs?
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Die Betteinlage.