Exam 1: The History and Interviewing Process

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

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

A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the

When taking a history, you should

Which of the following is considered an IADL but not an ADL?

Tom is a 16-year-old young man with diabetes who does not follow his diet. He enjoys his dirt bike and seems unconcerned about any consequences of his activities. Which factor is typical of adolescence and pertinent to Tom's health?

Mary Jane has brought in her 16-year-old son, Kyle. She states that he has been sleeping more and doesn't hang around his friends, and recently his girlfriend broke up with him. Your most immediate question is to ask Kyle

During an interview, tears appear in the patient's eyes, and his voice becomes shaky. Initially, you should

Behaviors that diffuse anxiety during the interview include

To what extent should the patient with a physical disability or emotional disorder be involved in providing health history information to the health professional?

Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the caregiver does not speak the patient's language?

Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions?

Mr. F. is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr. F. says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting worse." You reply, "Tell me more about your cough." Mr. F. states, "I wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You tell me what's wrong!" Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing communication?

A 36-year-old woman complains that she has had crushing chest pain for the past 2 days. She seems nervous as she speaks to you. An appropriate response is to

When communicating with older children and teenagers, you should be sensitive to their

When interviewing older adults, the examiner should

When questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she is "only a social drinker." Which initial response is appropriate?

Mrs. G. reports an increase in her alcohol intake over the past 5 years. To screen her for problem drinking, you would use the

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?

To prevent personal appearance from becoming an obstacle in patient care, the health care professional should