Test Bank Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition/ Score A+

Test Bank Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?” 2. Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the caregiver does not speak the patient’s language? 3. Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as: 4. Which technique is most likely to result in the patient’s understanding of questions? 5. A patient becomes restless during the history and says, “I don’t have time for all of this conversation. I’ve got to get back to work.” Your most appropriate response would be to: 6. When questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is “only a social drinker.” Which initial response is appropriate? 7. A 50-year-old man comes to the primary care clinic. He tells you he is worried because he has had severe chest pains for the past 2 weeks. Which initial history interview question is most appropriate? 8. Ms. A. states, “My life is just too painful. It isn’t worth it.” She appears depressed. Which one of the following statements is the most appropriate caregiver response? 9. During an interview, you have the impression that a patient may be considering suicide. Which action is essential? 10. You are collecting a history from an 11-year-old girl. Her mother is sitting next to her in the examination room. When collecting history from older children or adolescents, they should: 11. When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their: a. parent’s needs. b. natural urge to communicate. c. need for verbal instructions. d. typical reluctance to talk. e. desire for adult companionship. ANS: D Adolescents are usually reluctant to talk; therefore, the provider should clearly communicate a respect for their confidentiality. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 12. When you suspect that your 81-year-old patient has short-term memory loss because he cannot remember what he had for breakfast, you should: a. order a neurology consult. b. stop all of his medications. c. continue to press the patient for appropriate answers. d. validate the concern with his family or caregivers. e. dismiss the finding as a normal age-related change. ANS: D When older adults experience memory loss for recent events, consult other family members to clarify discrepancies or to fill in the gaps. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: