Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9th Edition Ball Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which e i ld be c ide ed a leadi g e i ? a. Plea e de c ibe a a cia ed m m i h headache ? b. Y d ge headache f e , d ? c. Wha ac i i ie affec he e e i f headache ? d. Wha ime f he da a e headache he m e e e? e. Wha ie m ab headache? ANS: B Thi e i ld limi he i f ma i i he a ie patient more discretion about the extent of an answer. a e . The he ch ice all TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General he 2.Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the ca egi e d e eak he a ie la g age? a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate. b. Have a friend of the patient translate. c. Ask simple leading questions that the patient may understand. d. Use a neighbor as translator. e. Involve the family with the translation. ANS: A NURSINGTB.COM Whe d eak he a ie la g age, famil membe f ie d ma e a communication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger as an interpreter is less biased. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 3.Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as: a. allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation. b. giving you a clue that you should speed up the interview. c. providing time for reflection. d. increasing the length of the visit. e. promoting a calm environment. ANS: C Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purposes of reflection, summoning of courage, and displaying compassion. It is usually a clue for you to go slower and not to push too hard. TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General 4. Which ech i e i m likel e l i he a ie de a di g f a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area. b. U e he a ie e m if ible.