Maryville 612 Exam 1 workbook multiple choice

Which of the following will best facilitate the interviewwhen obtaining a history for a deaf patient who can read lips? a. Speaking loudly b. Using gestures c. Speaking slowly d. Sitting to the side of the patient - Answer- c Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than heterosexual? a. 2% b. 5% c. 10% d. 20% - Answer- c During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an appropriate method to document this information? a. Document this as chief complaint. b. Include it in the family history. c. Include this in past medical history. d. Incorporate this information in the social history. - Answer- b Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview? a. Use a structured approach to ask questions. b. Introduce yourself and include a detailed description of your background and qualifications. c. Use an open-ended approach; let the patient explain the problem or reason for the visit. d. Start with the family history and past medical history to determine the underlying problem. - Answer- c Which of the following questions may lead to an inaccurate patient response? a. "Where do you feel the pain?" b. "How does this situation make you feel?" c. "What happened after you noticed your injury?" d. "That was a horrible experience, wasn't it?" - Answer- d Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to a. confirm an accurate understanding. b. discourage patient anger or hostility. c. teach the patient new medical terms. d. test the patient's knowledge. - Answer- a Which of the following history types is unique to a pediatric history? a. Family