NR509 MIDTERM EXAM
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is the clinical encounter clinician-centered to patient-centered - correct answer-both;
needs to be a balance of the clinician meeting their needs of the interaction and the
patient feeling heard and create personal dimension
patient-centered approach - correct answer-Interviewing technique empowering the
patient to provide a candid and complete medical history
recognizes importance of patient concerns, feelings and emotions and understands the
patients personal contact of the symptoms/disease
FIFE model - correct answer-mnemonic for patients perspective on the illness
Feelings (fears and concerns about the problem)
Ideas (about nature and cause of problem)
Functioning (effect of illness on function)
Expectations
general structure of patient encounter (5 steps) - correct answer-initiate the encounter
gather information
perform the physical examination
explaining and planning
closing the encounter
2 frameworks that continue throughout whole clinical encounter - correct answer-
relationship building
structuring the interview
what happens while initiating the encounter - correct answer-greet the patient and set
the stage/preparation
what does it mean to set the stage - correct answer-prepare for the interview
check your appearance
make sure patient is comfortable and environment is conducive to private info being
shared
,what happens during the gathering information stage - correct answer-initiate
information gathering
history of present illness
past medical history
social history
explore patients perspective of disease and relevant background information
what happens during explaining and planning - correct answer-provide correct amount
and type of information
negotiate plan of action
shared decision making
when asking patient about there pronouns it may be helpful to.... - correct answer-share
your own pronouns
"in an effort to promote an inclusive and respectful environment, we use pronouns that
are right for us. The pronouns I prefer are......how about you what pronouns do you
prefer?
the initial moments of your encounter lay the foundation for.... - correct answer-your
ongoing relationship
how to establish rapport - correct answer-introduce yourself, explain your role and how
you will be a part of their care
3 dimensions of cultural humility - correct answer-1) Self-awareness
2) Respectful communication
3) Collaborative partnerships
active listening - correct answer-Closely listening to what the patient is communicating,
connecting on an emotional state to the patient.
use both verbal and nonverbal skills to encourage pt to expand on their
feelings/concerns
Empathetic responses - correct answer-capacity to identify with a patient and feel
patients pain as your own and respond in a supportive manner
"That must have been difficult for you."
"I understand, you're worried."
Non-verbal: offering a tissue to a crying patient; reaching out and gently touching a
patient's hand.
Therapeutic use of self: "I've had surgery before, so I can relate to what you're going
through."
, guided questioning - correct answer-Helps to continue the patients story, shows
sustained interest and allows clinician to adapt questioning based on patient i.e.:
-moving from open ended to focused questions
-using questions that elicit a graded response
-asking a series of questions, ONE at a time
-clarifying what the patient means
-encouraging with continuers
-using echoing
nonverbal communication - correct answer-communication using body movements,
gestures, and facial expressions rather than speech
validation - correct answer-affirm validity of patients emotional experience
"Your accident must have been terrifying. Car accidents are always unsettling because
they remind us how vulnerable we are. Perhaps that explains why you still feel upset,"
reassurance - correct answer-first step is to identify and acknowledge the patients
feelings
Helps pt feel that the problems have been fully understood and are being addressed
partnering - correct answer-express commitment to an ongoing relationship
summarization - correct answer-giving a summary of pts story to communicate that you
have been listening
transitions - correct answer-inform pt when you are changing directions to prepare them
for what comes next
"now id like to ask some more questions about your past health"
empowering the patient - correct answer-Empower pt to ask questions, express
concerns, and probe your recommendations
people first language - correct answer-seeing individuals as people first and not as
being defined by their disorder/illness
i.e.: person with diabetes not diabetic, person with substance abuse not drug user
informed consent required elements - correct answer-discuss nature of procedure or
treatment
risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment
reasonable alternatives
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