Question 1

An unlikely explanation for an injury may be a sign of ________.

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Question 2

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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Question 3

Maintaining eye contact is a characteristic of which of these methods of data collection?

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A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Verbalizing the implied
C)   Asking open-ended questions
D)   Focusing on the patient
E)   ProbingF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

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

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Question 5

The patient's facial expressions and body language are examples of ________ communication.

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Question 6

Restating as exactly as possible what the patient said is an example of _______ the patient's responses.

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Question 7

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?

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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 D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

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A)   depressants
B)   anabolic steroids
C)   inhalants
D)   stimulants
E)   cannabinoidsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following are common effects of LSD?

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A)   Slowed thinking, slowed reflexes, slowed respiration, loss of anxiety
B)   Grandiose feelings, hallucinations, mystical experiences, flashbacks
C)   Decreased level of consciousness, detachment, drowsiness, impaired judgment
D)   Altered mental status, confusion, paranoia,
E)   Hyperactivity followed by exhaustion, insomnia, loss of appetiteF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following applies to HIPAA requirements?

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A)   Patients should know the long-term costs of treatment choices.
B)   Patients should know the identity of people involved in care.
C)   Patients should be informed of available resources for resolving disputes.
D)   Healthcare facilities must inform patients, in writing, about disclosure of identifiable health information.
E)   To the extent permitted by law, patients may refuse treatment.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

During a patient interview, you note signs of anxiety in the patient. You may be able to help the patient by ____.

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A)   stopping the interview
B)   letting him take the lead
C)   bringing in the physician
D)   telling him to calm down
E)   allowing him to describe his feelingsF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is characteristic of depression?

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A)   It occurs most commonly in children.
B)   The signs of depression are the same as the signs of substance abuse or addiction.
C)   Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of energy.
D)   Depression is always easy to diagnose.
E)   Depression seems to occur most frequently between ages 20 and 30.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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) A) and C)
G) B) and D) B

Question 15

Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart is arranged according to who provided the information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conventional (source-oriented medical records) 
B)   Problem-oriented medical records
C)   Computerized medical records
D)   SOAP records
E)   Patient-oriented medical recordsF) A) and D)
G) B) and C) A

Question 16

Only the licensed practitioner can make a(n) ________, based on the patient's symptoms and complaints.

Accepted Answer

diagnosis

Question 17

The question "Are you sure about that? It doesn't make sense to me." represents which method of collecting patient data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Focusing on the patient
C)   Challenging the patient
D)   Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
E)   ProbingF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Asking open-ended questions
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Encouraging patient to take the lead
E)   Asking leading questionsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

"White coat syndrome" is a type of _______ related to seeing a medical provider.

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Question 20

The _______ medical history includes important information about medications and allergies.

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Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

An unlikely explanation for an injury may be a sign of ________.

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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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Maintaining eye contact is a characteristic of which of these methods of data collection?

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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 patient's facial expressions and body language are examples of ________ communication.

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Restating as exactly as possible what the patient said is an example of _______ the patient's responses.

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Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

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Which of the following are common effects of LSD?

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Which of the following applies to HIPAA requirements?

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During a patient interview, you note signs of anxiety in the patient. You may be able to help the patient by ____.

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Which of the following is characteristic of depression?

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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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The question "Are you sure about that? It doesn't make sense to me." represents which method of collecting patient data?

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Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

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"White coat syndrome" is a type of _______ related to seeing a medical provider.

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The _______ medical history includes important information about medications and allergies.

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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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Maintaining eye contact is a characteristic of which of these methods of data collection?

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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 patient's facial expressions and body language are examples of ________ communication.

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Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

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During a patient interview, you note signs of anxiety in the patient. You may be able to help the patient by ____.

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Which of the following is characteristic of depression?

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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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Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

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"White coat syndrome" is a type of _______ related to seeing a medical provider.

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The _______ medical history includes important information about medications and allergies.

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