Clinical reasoning and decision making
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Which type of clinical reasoning utilizes data to come to a conclusion?

  • Problem-based reasoning
  • Type I clinical reasoning
  • Diagnostic reasoning
  • Type II clinical reasoning (correct)

What is the first step in defining and refining a problem?

  • Constructing a problem list (correct)
  • Focusing on diagnostic investigations
  • Clarifying any problems
  • Identifying the most specific problem

How can you differentiate between primary and secondary problems?

  • Through imaging
  • Through palpation
  • Through haematology and biochemistry (correct)
  • Through history and clinical exam

What is the purpose of the sign time graph in clinical reasoning?

<p>To evaluate different pathologies over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In clinical reasoning, what is the next step after defining the body system involved?

<p>Identifying the problem location (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test would be appropriate for diagnosing a gastric lesion?

<p>Endoscopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical signs suggest a slow gradual onset?

<p>Neoplastic tumours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical signs will wax and wane?

<p>Metabolic signs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical signs are likely to become less severe over time?

<p>Vascular signs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend for clinical signs over time?

<p>They become significantly more severe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to build up experience and knowledge base for pattern recognition?

<p>Practice with simple cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

<p>To apply to more complex cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to pattern recognition in clinical reasoning?

<p>Experience and knowledge base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to improve pattern recognition speed?

<p>Practice with simple cases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning relies on working memory and is slow, analytical, and abstract?

<p>Type II reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which veterinary surgeons integrate clinical and contextual factors to make decisions about their patients?

<p>Clinical reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning doesn't rely on working memory and is fast, unconscious, and intuitive?

<p>Type I reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different types of clinical reasoning?

<p>Type I and Type II reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning can be prone to cognitive biases and emotional influence?

<p>Type I reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

<p>It can affect clinical reasoning negatively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning relies on working memory and is slow, analytical, and abstract?

<p>Type II reasoning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of error for Type I reasoning?

<p>Cognitive biases and emotional influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning doesn't rely on working memory and is fast, unconscious, and intuitive?

<p>Type I reasoning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

<p>Impairs decision-making processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different types of clinical reasoning?

<p>Pattern recognition and problem-based clinical reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

<p>To improve pattern recognition speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the problem-based reasoning process involves constructing a problem list and clarifying any problems?

<p>Defining and refining the problem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When working through the problem-based reasoning process, which step involves focusing diagnostic or therapeutic plans on specific problems?

<p>Establishing the body system involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In problem-based reasoning, how can primary and secondary problems be differentiated?

<p>Through history and clinical exam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When defining the location in problem-based reasoning, what should be considered if the problem is vomiting?

<p>Gastric lesion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is relied upon to work out the nature of the problem and its location in problem-based reasoning?

<p>DAMNITV (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign time graph in problem-based reasoning show?

<p>The change in different pathologies over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical signs are likely to become less severe over time?

<p>Trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend for clinical signs over time?

<p>They become more severe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

<p>It impairs pattern recognition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical signs suggest a slow gradual onset?

<p>Neoplastic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to pattern recognition in clinical reasoning?

<p>Experience and knowledge base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

<p>To build up experience and knowledge base (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to build up experience and knowledge base for pattern recognition?

<p>Practice with simple cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of clinical reasoning relies on working memory and is slow, analytical, and abstract?

<p>Analytical reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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