Question 1

Classic symptoms of ________ are profound sadness and fatigue.

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Question 2

Data that is readily apparent and measurable is _______ data.

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Question 3

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 E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   depressants
B)   anabolic steroids
C)   inhalants
D)   stimulants
E)   cannabinoidsF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which method of patient data collection does the statement "So let me see if I understand; The pain only occurs at night." represent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The method of collecting patient data that requires more than a yes-or-no answer is asking _________ questions.

Accepted Answer

open-ended...

Question 7

Which of the following is an ineffective means of collecting data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking open-ended questions
B)   Probing for more information
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Encouraging patient to take the lead
E)   Mirroring the patient's responsesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

TJC issued a list of ________, acronyms, and symbols that should not be used in an effort to reduce medical error.

Accepted Answer

abbreviations

Question 9

When you assume an open and relaxed body posture, you are demonstrating which data collection method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking open-ended questions
B)   Focusing on the patient
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
E)   Agreeing with the patientF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The information in the patient's chart is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a reminder to the medical assistant of what has occurred in the past
B)   primarily for the third-party payer's use
C)   a mechanism to provide information to the patient about treatments
D)   a legal record of treatment rendered
E)   a tool for diagnosing illnessF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

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

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The answer of An unlikely explanation for an injury may...

Question 12

Which of the following information would you place in the "S" section when using SOAP charting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physician's examination
B)   Physician's diagnosis
C)   Patient's perceptions
D)   Test results
E)   Patient educationF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is appropriate for conducting a successful interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tell the patient that you "need to take a history"
B)   Avoid the use of icebreakers
C)   Give the patient your opinion about a diagnosis
D)   Ask leading questions so the patient knows the right answer
E)   Assist the patient to a private room and close the doorF) B) and D)
G) A) and B) E

Question 15

Important information about medications (including herbal and OTC)  and allergies is found in which section of the health history form?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal data
B)   Chief complaint
C)   History of present illness
D)   Past medical history
E)   Social and occupational historyF) All of the above
G) D) and E) D

Question 16

The patient's name, Social Security number, and birth date are documented in the _______ data section of the health history form.

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The answer of The patient's name, Social Security number, and...

Question 17

Which of the following commonly abused drugs are amphetamines/stimulants?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phenobarbital and amobarbital
B)   Valium, Ativan, and Librium
C)   Dexedrine, Benzedrine, and methamphetamine
D)   Butisol and secobarbital
E)   Anadrol and Depo-testosteroneF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The ________ is the reason the patient came to visit the practitioner. It should be short and specific and should cover subjective and/or objective data.

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The answer of The ________ is the reason the patient...

Question 19

The use of _______ by continuing to ask questions after the patient appears to have finished giving information is an ineffective means of data collection because the patient may feel you are invading her privacy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of _______ by continuing to...

Question 20

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

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The answer of The _______ medical history includes important information...

Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

Classic symptoms of ________ are profound sadness and fatigue.

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Data that is readily apparent and measurable is _______ data.

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

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Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

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Which method of patient data collection does the statement "So let me see if I understand; The pain only occurs at night." represent?

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The method of collecting patient data that requires more than a yes-or-no answer is asking _________ questions.

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Which of the following is an ineffective means of collecting data?

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TJC issued a list of ________, acronyms, and symbols that should not be used in an effort to reduce medical error.

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When you assume an open and relaxed body posture, you are demonstrating which data collection method?

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The information in the patient's chart is ____.

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

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Which of the following information would you place in the "S" section when using SOAP charting?

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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 appropriate for conducting a successful interview?

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Important information about medications (including herbal and OTC) and allergies is found in which section of the health history form?

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The patient's name, Social Security number, and birth date are documented in the _______ data section of the health history form.

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Which of the following commonly abused drugs are amphetamines/stimulants?

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The ________ is the reason the patient came to visit the practitioner. It should be short and specific and should cover subjective and/or objective data.

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The use of _______ by continuing to ask questions after the patient appears to have finished giving information is an ineffective means of data collection because the patient may feel you are invading her privacy.

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

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