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

    Which test would be appropriate for diagnosing a gastric lesion?

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

    Which type of clinical signs suggest a slow gradual onset?

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

    Which type of clinical signs will wax and wane?

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

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

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

    What is the general trend for clinical signs over time?

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

    What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

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

    What is the key to pattern recognition in clinical reasoning?

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

    What should be done to improve pattern recognition speed?

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

    What are the two different types of clinical reasoning?

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

    How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

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

    What are the sources of error for Type I reasoning?

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

    How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

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

    What are the two different types of clinical reasoning?

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

    What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

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

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

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

    What is the general trend for clinical signs over time?

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

    How does stress affect clinical reasoning?

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

    Which type of clinical signs suggest a slow gradual onset?

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

    What is the key to pattern recognition in clinical reasoning?

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

    What is the purpose of practicing with simple cases?

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

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