Effective Interview Strategies for Health Professionals

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What is the purpose of a functional assessment?

To diagnose specific illnesses

To prescribe medications

To perform a review of systems

To evaluate the patient's past and current health state (correct)

Which of the following does a functional assessment measure?

Favorite foods

Household income

Spiritual beliefs

Self-care ability (correct)

What are some examples of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) measured in a functional assessment?

Eating and walking

Managing money and transportation (correct)

Toileting and dressing

Bathing and personal hygiene

What sensitive topics might be addressed during a functional assessment?

Alcohol consumption and drug abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate order for reviewing body systems during a functional assessment?

Head to toe Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a symptom and a sign in a medical context?

A symptom is a subjective sensation felt by the patient, while a sign is an abnormality detected by the examiner. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know the source of information when gathering medical history?

To determine if the information is coming from the patient or their family member. Signup and view all the answers

What do 'palliative and provocative' refer to in the context of gathering medical history?

What makes the symptoms better or worse. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'radiation and region' refer to in the context of gathering medical history?

The location and how the symptoms are shown. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a symptom includes describing the symptoms and quantifying pain?

Quality and quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the health history?

To collect subjective and objective data Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as subjective data in health history?

Information given by the patient Signup and view all the answers

In which type of health history does the nurse focus only on what the patient complains about or reason for seeking care?

Focused health history Signup and view all the answers

What does the biographical data category of health history include?

Patient's age and birthdate, birthplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable format for recording assessments?

Electronic and paper form Signup and view all the answers

What may need to be verbally reported to the most responsible provider (MD or NP)?

Abnormal findings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a safe space to conduct an interview?

Not overheard by others - closed door Signup and view all the answers

Who are acceptable individuals with whom information can be shared?

Physician, pharmacist, and administrative assistant only Signup and view all the answers

What does WNL stand for in documentation?

Within Normal Limits Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of a functional assessment?

Which of the following does a functional assessment measure?

What are some examples of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) measured in a functional assessment?

What sensitive topics might be addressed during a functional assessment?

What is the approximate order for reviewing body systems during a functional assessment?

What is the difference between a symptom and a sign in a medical context?

Why is it important to know the source of information when gathering medical history?

What do 'palliative and provocative' refer to in the context of gathering medical history?

What does 'radiation and region' refer to in the context of gathering medical history?

What aspect of a symptom includes describing the symptoms and quantifying pain?

What is the purpose of the health history?

What is considered as subjective data in health history?

In which type of health history does the nurse focus only on what the patient complains about or reason for seeking care?

What does the biographical data category of health history include?

What is the acceptable format for recording assessments?

What may need to be verbally reported to the most responsible provider (MD or NP)?

Which of the following is considered a safe space to conduct an interview?

Who are acceptable individuals with whom information can be shared?

What does WNL stand for in documentation?

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