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Chapter 02: The Medical History and the Interview
Heuer: Wilkins’ Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Communication between two people can occur only if
1. the speaker speaks clearly.
2. the receiver understands the message.
3. each person understands medical terminology.
4. both people are in the same room.
a. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 1 and 2
ANS: D
Communication occurs only if both parties speak clearly and listen carefully.

OBJ: 1

2. Communication between individuals is affected by which of the following factors?
1. The time of day
2. The cultural heritage
3. The day of the week
4. The level of education
a. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 1 and 2
ANS: A
The time of day or day of the week is not likely to affect communication in a significant way.

OBJ: 2

3. When one is conducting an interview with a patient, which of the following points is most
important in facilitating an effective interaction with the patient?
a. Recognizing the nonverbal signals that the patient is sending
b. Your ability to project a sense of undivided interest in the patient
c. Introducing yourself appropriately at the beginning of the interview
d. Answering all of the patient’s questions completely without using jargon
ANS: B
Patients can sense when we are distracted and will not communicate well in such a situation.
Glancing out the window or at the television will tell the patient that you are distracted and are
not that interested in what he or she has to say.

OBJ: 3

4. Which of the following types of questions are preferred for all interactions with a patient?

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a. Direct questions
b. Neutral questions
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d. Open-ended questions
ANS: B
Neutral questions encourage the patient to respond with sentences and honest answers.

OBJ: 3

5. If a patient is unable to provide an accurate history, the respiratory therapist (RT) should
a. ask a family member or friend to supply the information.

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a. Direct questions
b. Neutral questions
c. TESTBANKBLUE #1 NURSING TEST BANK WEBSITE
Indirect questions
d. Open-ended questions
ANS: B
Neutral questions encourage the patient to respond with sentences and honest answers.

OBJ: 3

5. If a patient is unable to provide an accurate history, the respiratory therapist (RT) should
a. ask a family member or friend to supply the information.
b. ask shorter and more direct questions to determine the cause of the problem.
c. proceed to treat the patient’s symptoms based on information already obtained.
d. refuse to treat the patient because effective therapy cannot be initiated without a
complete history.
ANS: A
In many situations, the patient is unable to answer questions. Family members are often the
next best source for important information.

OBJ: 4

6. Which of the following should the RT keep in mind when obtaining a pulmonary history?
a. Assessment usually is limited to the respiratory system.
b. Evaluation of the patient’s entire health status is essential.
c. Signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease will rarely be seen outside the
cardiopulmonary system.
d. Patients with long-standing chronic disease can give a detailed account of how
their lives have changed and of the signs and symptoms that the disease has
caused.
ANS: B
Pulmonary problems often cause health issues in other body systems, and health problems in
other systems often cause pulmonary problems.

OBJ: 2 | 6

7. Obtaining background information during an interview is very important because it allows the
RT to
1. Learn the impact of culture, relationships, and finances on his or her health.
2. Predict whether the patient is willing to cooperate in the treatment of his or her disease.
3. Develop a basic understanding of the patient’s experience with his or her disease.
4. Diagnosis the patient’s problem.
a. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3
c. 2, 3, and 4
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D



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Background information is often overlooked but is important for assessing the impact of
chronic illness on the patient and for identifying how the patient is coping with the illness. It
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also tells the interviewer whether the patient is able to cooperate with the treatment plan.

OBJ: 2 | 6

8. Screening information is
a. obtained at health fairs to determine whether the person should see a physician.
b. designed to uncover problem areas that the patient forgot to mention or omitted.
c. given to the interviewer by the patient at the very beginning of the interview
process.
d obtained by the triage nurse in the emergency department to determine how

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