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?

    <p>Alcohol consumption and drug abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Head to toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>What makes the symptoms better or worse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The location and how the symptoms are shown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of the health history?

    <p>To collect subjective and objective data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered as subjective data in health history?

    <p>Information given by the patient</p> 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?

    <p>Focused health history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biographical data category of health history include?

    <p>Patient's age and birthdate, birthplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceptable format for recording assessments?

    <p>Electronic and paper form</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Not overheard by others - closed door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are acceptable individuals with whom information can be shared?

    <p>Physician, pharmacist, and administrative assistant only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does WNL stand for in documentation?

    <p>Within Normal Limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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