PBS 2.1.1 Quiz Review

A health care provider who practices either in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician

• psychiatrist

• physician assistant

• pediatrician

• primary care physician

During a medical interview, the physical signs are

• the pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally, such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.

• the patient’s description of what they feel is their main health problem.

• any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches, nausea, or fatigue.

• records of information about a patient’s past and current health.

The identification of patient's disease or injury through a medical interview, testing and examination is

• a symptom.

• a demeanor.

• a complaint.

• a diagnosis.

The component of a medical history obtained through a medical interview that focuses on aspects of the patient’s life, such as living situation, occupation, school, travel, and other activities that could have a direct or indirect impact on health is the ___________ history.

• previous

• family

• social

• current

Kindness, sensitivity, trust and understanding is important in a patient-doctor relationship. The doctor's ability to use discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others and to choose their words carefully so as to not upset a patient when they must deliver bad news is called

• tact.

• empathy.

• demeanor.

• dismissiveness.

About how much of a diagnosis can be made using a patient's medical history alone?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 3/4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective conversation to have during a medical interview?

• Make eye contact

• Be judgemental

• Pay attention to facial expressions and gestures of the patient

• Establish a friendly and positive relationship

Match the following

• clinical evidence that can be subjective and only described by the patient

• medical history

• record of health information of the patient

• symptoms

• clinical evidence that can be observed externally

• physical signs

• description of the main health problem

• chief complaint

Which of the following could an accurate patient history CANNOT do on its own?

• make physical exam more time-efficient

• cure the patient's disease

• come to a more accurate diagnosis

• make physical exam more productive

The medical ____________ is conducted to record a medical history through a conversation with the patient.