Question 1

Mirroring means ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   blocking further communication
B)   restating what the patient says in your own words
C)   interpreting what you believe the patient is saying
D)   motivating the patient to describe the situation in his own way
E)   asking closed-ended questionsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

When charting, the need for ____ makes it essential that you use medical terminology and precise descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A)   conciseness
B)   completeness
C)   clarity
D)   confidentiality
E)   chronological orderF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

John is a 15-year-old patient who plays on his high school basketball team. He says he is proud to be on the team's "first string." His mother brought him to the office because he is experiencing hearing loss and has frequent spasms in his legs. Which of the following are possible causes of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   GNB
B)   Ecstasy
C)   LSD
D)   Paint thinner
E)   AnadrolF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements does not apply to the Patient's Bill of Rights (Patient Care Partnership) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patients should know the long-term costs of treatment choices.
B)   A privacy notice must be prominently posted within the hospital.
C)   The identity of people involved in care should be known to patients.
D)   Patients should be informed of available resources for resolving disputes.
E)   Patients can choose a representative to make healthcare decisions.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Most patient charts are arranged with the entries in reverse _______ order.

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The answer of Most patient charts are arranged with the...

Question 6

Which section of the health history form includes information about the health of the patient's family?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal data
B)   Past medical history
C)   Family history
D)   Social and occupational history
E)   Review of SystemsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Jill Hanson is a 16-year-old patient who has come to the office complaining of lower abdominal pain. As you interview her, you notice that she seems to have difficulty concentrating on the conversation. She constantly looks toward the closed door of the exam room, and she asks you several times whether the doctor is "nice." Which of the following would you suspect as the reason for Jill's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depression
B)   Physical abuse
C)   Substance abuse
D)   Aggression
E)   AnxietyF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Kenneth Little is complaining of burning when he voids. Because you suspect he has a urinary tract infection, you ask him more questions about the appearance of the urine, how often he has the urge to urinate, if he has any hesitancy, and when the symptoms started. Which interviewing skill does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effective listening
B)   Awareness of nonverbal cues
C)   Broad knowledge base
D)   Summarizing to form a general picture
E)   Making the patient feel at easeF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of these patient behaviors is a classic symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Profound sadness
B)   Rapid speech
C)   Obsession with exercising
D)   Anxiety about entering the health-care system
E)   Sleeping soundly at nightF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Taking larger-than-prescribed doses of a medication is an example of _______.

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The answer of Taking larger-than-prescribed doses of a medication is...

Question 11

The history of ________ illness includes detailed information about the chief complaint, including when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The history of ________ illness includes detailed...

Question 12

If you suspect a patient has been abused, you must report it to your supervisor or the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you suspect a patient has been...

Question 13

Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Signs of substance abuse or ________ can...

Question 14

The method of collecting data that allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation is asking ________ questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The method of collecting data that allows...

Question 15

Which of the following approaches allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation and whether it is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreeing with the patient
B)   Asking questions that require yes-or-no answers
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Probing for more information
E)   Challenging the patientF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A subjective statement made by a patient describing the patient's most significant symptoms or signs of illness is the patient's ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A subjective statement made by a patient...

Question 17

The ________ interview technique will help you remember the types of questions that are appropriate for the patient's condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ interview technique will help you...

Question 18

Using SOAP charting, where would you document measurable information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subjective data
B)   Objective data
C)   Assessment
D)   Plan of action
E)   Test resultsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following would you document under the plan of action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medications prescribed and tests to be done
B)   Physician's diagnosis
C)   Patient's chief complaint
D)   Results of the physician's examination
E)   Patient's vital signsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

You must have a broad ________ base to be able to ask questions that will elicit the most meaningful information about the patient.

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The answer of You must have a broad ________ base...

Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

A subjective statement made by a patient describing the patient's most significant symptoms or signs of illness is the patient's ________.

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Using SOAP charting, where would you document measurable information?

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Which of these patient behaviors is a classic symptom of depression?

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Most patient charts are arranged with the entries in reverse _______ order.

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Which of the following statements does not apply to the Patient's Bill of Rights (Patient Care Partnership) ?

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When charting, the need for ____ makes it essential that you use medical terminology and precise descriptions.

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If you suspect a patient has been abused, you must report it to your supervisor or the ________.

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The ________ interview technique will help you remember the types of questions that are appropriate for the patient's condition.

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Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

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The history of ________ illness includes detailed information about the chief complaint, including when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat the problem.

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The method of collecting data that allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation is asking ________ questions.

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Which section of the health history form includes information about the health of the patient's family?

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Which of the following approaches allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation and whether it is accurate?

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Taking larger-than-prescribed doses of a medication is an example of _______.

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You must have a broad ________ base to be able to ask questions that will elicit the most meaningful information about the patient.

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Which of the following would you document under the plan of action?

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Mirroring means ____.

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A subjective statement made by a patient describing the patient's most significant symptoms or signs of illness is the patient's ________.

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Using SOAP charting, where would you document measurable information?

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Which of these patient behaviors is a classic symptom of depression?

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Most patient charts are arranged with the entries in reverse _______ order.

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If you suspect a patient has been abused, you must report it to your supervisor or the ________.

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The ________ interview technique will help you remember the types of questions that are appropriate for the patient's condition.

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Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

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The history of ________ illness includes detailed information about the chief complaint, including when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat the problem.

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The method of collecting data that allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation is asking ________ questions.

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Which section of the health history form includes information about the health of the patient's family?

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Which of the following approaches allows you to determine the patient's knowledge of the situation and whether it is accurate?

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Taking larger-than-prescribed doses of a medication is an example of _______.

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You must have a broad ________ base to be able to ask questions that will elicit the most meaningful information about the patient.

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