Question 1

Which of the following statements does not apply to the Patient's Bill of Rights (Patient Care Partnership)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patients should know the long-term costs of treatment choices.
B)   A privacy notice must be prominently posted within the hospital.
C)   The identity of people involved in care should be known to patients.
D)   Patients should be informed of available resources for resolving disputes.
E)   Patients can choose a representative to make healthcare decisions. B

Question 2

Only the licensed practitioner can make a(n) ________, based on the patient's symptoms and complaints.

Accepted Answer

diagnosis

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 records A

Question 4

The ________ interview technique will help you remember the types of questions that are appropriate for the patient's condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ interview technique will help you...

Question 5

Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Asking open-ended questions
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Encouraging patient to take the lead
E)   Asking leading questions

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   It occurs most commonly in children.
B)   The signs of depression are the same as the signs of substance abuse or addiction.
C)   Symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of energy.
D)   Depression is always easy to diagnose.
E)   Depression seems to occur most frequently between ages 20 and 30.

Question 7

A subjective statement made by a patient describing the patient's most significant symptoms or signs of illness is the patient's ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A subjective statement made by a patient...

Question 8

Restating as exactly as possible what the patient said is an example of _______ the patient's responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restating as exactly as possible what the...

Question 9

Which of the following applies to HIPAA requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patients should know the long-term costs of treatment choices.
B)   Patients should know the identity of people involved in care.
C)   Patients should be informed of available resources for resolving disputes.
D)   Healthcare facilities must inform patients, in writing, about disclosure of identifiable health information.
E)   To the extent permitted by law, patients may refuse treatment.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The question "Are you sure about that? It doesn't make sense to me." represents which method of collecting patient data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Focusing on the patient
C)   Challenging the patient
D)   Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
E)   Probing

Question 12

If you suspect a patient has been abused, you must report it to your supervisor or the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you suspect a patient has been...

Question 13

Kenneth Little is complaining of burning when he voids. Because you suspect he has a urinary tract infection, you ask him more questions about the appearance of the urine, how often he has the urge to urinate, if he has any hesitancy, and when the symptoms started. Which interviewing skill does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effective listening
B)   Awareness of nonverbal cues
C)   Broad knowledge base
D)   Summarizing to form a general picture
E)   Making the patient feel at ease

Question 14

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

Question 15

Maintaining eye contact is a characteristic of which of these methods of data collection?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following are common effects of LSD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Slowed thinking, slowed reflexes, slowed respiration, loss of anxiety
B)   Grandiose feelings, hallucinations, mystical experiences, flashbacks
C)   Decreased level of consciousness, detachment, drowsiness, impaired judgment
D)   Altered mental status, confusion, paranoia,
E)   Hyperactivity followed by exhaustion, insomnia, loss of appetite

Question 17

Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The patient's facial expressions and body language are examples of ________ communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The patient's facial expressions and body language...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

"White coat syndrome" is a type of _______ related to seeing a medical provider.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "White coat syndrome" is a type of...

Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

Which of the following statements does not apply to the Patient's Bill of Rights (Patient Care Partnership) ?