Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

abbreviations

Question 3

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 door 
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 door E

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 records 
A)  Conventional (source-oriented medical records) 
B)  Problem-oriented medical records 
C)  Computerized medical records 
D)  SOAP records 
E)  Patient-oriented medical records

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depressants 
B)  anabolic steroids 
C)  inhalants 
D)  stimulants 
E)  cannabinoids 
A)  depressants 
B)  anabolic steroids 
C)  inhalants 
D)  stimulants 
E)  cannabinoids

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Classic symptoms of ________ are profound sadness and fatigue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classic symptoms of ________ are profound sadness...

Question 10

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 education 
A)  Physician's examination 
B)  Physician's diagnosis 
C)  Patient's perceptions 
D)  Test results 
E)  Patient education

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 feelings 
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 feelings

Question 13

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 responses 
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 responses

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

open-ended

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Data that is readily apparent and measurable is _______ data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data that is readily apparent and measurable...

Question 17

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 illness 
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 illness

Question 18

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 patient 
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 patient

Question 19

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

Question 20

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...

Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

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

Classic symptoms of ________ are profound sadness and fatigue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data that is readily apparent and measurable is _______ data.

The information in the patient's chart is ____.

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

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

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.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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