Clinical Skill: History Taking
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What should be clarified when a patient complains about 'too much air came out'?

  • The reason for the air coming out
  • The frequency of the air coming out
  • The duration of the air coming out
  • The location of the air coming out (correct)

    • What is the purpose of asking about the location of the pain?

  • To determine if the pain is localized or radiating (correct)
  • To identify the underlying cause of the pain
  • To determine the severity of the pain
  • To decide on the treatment plan

    • What is the significance of asking about the time when the pain started?

  • To determine the pattern of the pain (correct)
  • To decide on the treatment plan
  • To identify the underlying cause of the pain
  • To determine the severity of the pain

    • What is the purpose of asking about factors that relieve the pain?

    <p>To develop a treatment plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asking about the nature of the pain?

    <p>To identify the underlying cause of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the patient's anxiety or social problems when they exaggerate their symptoms?

    <p>To understand the patient's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking about the incident of illness or things that increase the pain?

    <p>To identify the underlying cause of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the degree of pain in terms of its impact on sleep and daily activities?

    <p>To determine the severity of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taking a patient's history?

    <p>To get a clear and accurate understanding of the patient's complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended seating arrangement for the examiner during a patient history taking?

    <p>Sitting in a chair within three feet of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of recording hereditary information in a patient's history?

    <p>To help in the diagnosis of diseases associated with heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial information that should be obtained from the patient?

    <p>The patient's biodata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of a patient's employment and social history?

    <p>The patient's attitude towards work and employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of starting with open questions during a patient history taking?

    <p>To build a good relationship with the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording a patient's diet and lifestyle?

    <p>To identify potential health risks associated with their diet and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to record the patient's main complaint?

    <p>In a clear and simple format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea related to?

    <p>Difficulty breathing at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to clarify any unclear information during a patient history taking?

    <p>To obtain accurate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is orthopnea?

    <p>Difficulty breathing when lying down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking the patient to describe their symptoms from the beginning?

    <p>To obtain a clear understanding of the patient's condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asking routine questions to patients?

    <p>To identify potential health risks and inform treatment strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain a conducive relationship during a patient history taking?

    <p>To build trust and obtain accurate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording a patient's travel history?

    <p>To identify potential health risks associated with travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asking about chest pain in a patient's history?

    <p>To identify potential cardiovascular health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended distance between the cuff and the fossa cubitum when taking blood pressure?

    <p>2.5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure for an adult?

    <p>100-140 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reducing the cuff pressure at 5 mmHg each time when taking blood pressure?

    <p>To suddenly slow down or not hear the sound at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for a patient when taking the popliteal blood pressure?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended size of the cuff for adults?

    <p>12.5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of diastolic blood pressure for an adult?

    <p>60-90 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for a patient when examining the venous beat?

    <p>At an angle of 45°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended vein to examine for venous pulsation?

    <p>External Jugular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sound is produced when the aorta or pulmonary valve opens?

    <p>Click shot systole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the thickness of the valve, but still functioning as normal?

    <p>Opening snap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sound produced by blood flow in a vortex through the valve or surrounding?

    <p>Murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of murmur is characteristic of aortic stenosis?

    <p>Ejection systolic murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an abnormal communication of the heart wall?

    <p>Abnormal communication of heart wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the quality of a murmur that increases during inspiration and comes from the right side of the heart?

    <p>Respiratory murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sound produced from pericardium irritation resulting in a rubbing sound?

    <p>Pericardial Rub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of edema that leaves a dent due to the resulting pressure and does not easily return to normal?

    <p>Pitting edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

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