Question 1

The section of the health history form that contains information about when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat it is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   personal data section
B)   chief complaint section
C)   history of present illness section
D)   past medical history section
E)   family history sectionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

In which year did enforcement of the HIPAA act, dealing with patient's rights, begin with penalties of up to $250,000 in fines and 10 years in jail?

Accepted Answer

A)   1992
B)   1998
C)   2001
D)   2003
E)   2005F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A decreased heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, and poor concentration are effects of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   GHB
B)   ecstasy
C)   anabolic steroids
D)   inhalants
E)   amphetaminesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The ____ section of the health history form gives the practitioner information about exposure to hazardous substances, sexual practices, and chemical use habits.

Accepted Answer

A)   personal data
B)   history of present illness
C)   family history
D)   past medical history
E)   social and occupational historyF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

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) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 8

"You seem to be making progress, don't you agree?" is an example of which method of collecting patient data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking leading questions
B)   Probing
C)   Challenging the patient
D)   Asking open-ended questions
E)   Encouraging the patient to take the leadF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The thoughts, feelings, and perception of a patient are _______ data when you document using the SOAP format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thoughts, feelings, and perception of a...

Question 10

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 D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The need for ____ in the medical record makes it essential that medical terminology and precise descriptions are used when charting.

Accepted Answer

A)   conciseness
B)   completeness
C)   clarity
D)   confidentiality
E)   chronological orderF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart uses a combination of SOMR and POMR?

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) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

An increased heart rate, confusion, anxiety, and paranoia are effects of which of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depressants
B)   Ecstasy
C)   Anabolic steroids
D)   Inhalants
E)   NarcoticsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The question "What would you do if you had chest pain?" represents which of the following methods of patient data collection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asking closed-ended questions
B)   Asking open-ended questions
C)   Asking hypothetical questions
D)   Challenging the patient
E)   Asking leading questionsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Methods of collecting patient data include mirroring, which includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   blocking further communication
B)   restating what the patient says almost exactly as the patient says it
C)   interpreting what you believe the patient is saying
D)   motivating the patient to describe the situation in his own way
E)   asking closed-ended questionsF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Mr. Henderson denies that he is in pain, but you noticed that he grimaces when he stands up and that he moves very slowly and carefully. Which interview skill are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effective listening
B)   Awareness of nonverbal cues
C)   Broad knowledge base
D)   Summarizing to form a general picture
E)   Doing research before the interviewF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

In response to your questions about social activities, Venira says she and her boyfriend have been dating for two years now, and they are very happy together. Something about her expression makes you think there might be more to the story, however. After a moment, she adds that her boyfriend, a high school football star, has been getting more and more aggressive and recently hit her during an argument. Which of the following might be the cause of this change in his behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Librium
B)   Ecstasy
C)   Anadrol
D)   Marijuana
E)   ValiumF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Signs of substance abuse or ________ can...

Question 19

Stating what you believe the patient is suggesting by his response is a technique known as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stating what you believe the patient is...

Question 20

Which of the following information would be documented under the plan of action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medications prescribed and tests to be done
B)   Physician's diagnosis
C)   Patient's chief complaint
D)   Results of the physician's examination
E)   Patient's vital signsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

A decreased heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, and poor concentration are effects of ____.

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Mr. Henderson denies that he is in pain, but you noticed that he grimaces when he stands up and that he moves very slowly and carefully. Which interview skill are you using?

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

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Which of the following information would be documented under the plan of action?

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The section of the health history form that contains information about when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat it is the ____.

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In which year did enforcement of the HIPAA act, dealing with patient's rights, begin with penalties of up to $250,000 in fines and 10 years in jail?

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Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart uses a combination of SOMR and POMR?

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The question "What would you do if you had chest pain?" represents which of the following methods of patient data collection?

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"You seem to be making progress, don't you agree?" is an example of which method of collecting patient data?

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The ____ section of the health history form gives the practitioner information about exposure to hazardous substances, sexual practices, and chemical use habits.

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The need for ____ in the medical record makes it essential that medical terminology and precise descriptions are used when charting.

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Methods of collecting patient data include mirroring, which includes ____.

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Stating what you believe the patient is suggesting by his response is a technique known as _______.

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Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

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An increased heart rate, confusion, anxiety, and paranoia are effects of which of the following drugs?

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

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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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The thoughts, feelings, and perception of a patient are _______ data when you document using the SOAP format.

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Exam 36: Patient Interview and History

A decreased heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, and poor concentration are effects of ____.

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Mr. Henderson denies that he is in pain, but you noticed that he grimaces when he stands up and that he moves very slowly and carefully. Which interview skill are you using?

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

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Which of the following information would be documented under the plan of action?

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The section of the health history form that contains information about when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat it is the ____.

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In which year did enforcement of the HIPAA act, dealing with patient's rights, begin with penalties of up to $250,000 in fines and 10 years in jail?

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Which method for maintaining notes on a patient chart uses a combination of SOMR and POMR?

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The question "What would you do if you had chest pain?" represents which of the following methods of patient data collection?

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"You seem to be making progress, don't you agree?" is an example of which method of collecting patient data?

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The ____ section of the health history form gives the practitioner information about exposure to hazardous substances, sexual practices, and chemical use habits.

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The need for ____ in the medical record makes it essential that medical terminology and precise descriptions are used when charting.

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Methods of collecting patient data include mirroring, which includes ____.

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Stating what you believe the patient is suggesting by his response is a technique known as _______.

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Signs of substance abuse or ________ can be mistaken for depression.

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An increased heart rate, confusion, anxiety, and paranoia are effects of which of the following drugs?

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

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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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The thoughts, feelings, and perception of a patient are _______ data when you document using the SOAP format.

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