Health Communication Techniques Quiz

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What type of hearing loss is characterized by disrupted sound wave transmission through the external or middle ear?

Tinnitus

Conductive hearing loss (correct)

Sensorineural hearing loss

Presbycusis

Which term refers to the ringing or buzzing sound in one or both ears that does not correspond with any external sound?

Presbycusis

Tinnitus (correct)

Operative hearing loss

Acoustic neuroma

What is the primary focus of restatement in communication?

Summarizing the responses of others

Relating to the content of communication (correct)

Interpreting the emotions of the speaker

Revising the main themes

Which of the following best describes presbycusis?

Gradual hearing loss associated with aging Signup and view all the answers

Elaboration in communication helps patients to:

Describe their difficulties more completely Signup and view all the answers

What condition is prioritized when assessing a patient with shortness of breath?

Pulmonary edema Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked to evaluate peripheral perfusion in a patient?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes a complete loss of muscle function?

Paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What does palor indicate during a health assessment?

Pale skin color Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'polkilothermia'?

Inability to regulate core body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eccrine glands?

To secrete a weak saline solution known as sweat Signup and view all the answers

Which condition occurs when fertilization happens in the fallopian tubes?

Ectopic pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended substitution for soda and juice?

Real food or fruits Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of pink discharge in newborns typically indicate?

Normal genitalia engorgement Signup and view all the answers

What role do sudoriferous glands play in the human body?

Production of sweat to maintain normal body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does palpation assess during a physical examination?

Skin color and texture Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain is characterized by lasting beyond the normal healing period without any useful role?

Chronic pain Signup and view all the answers

Age is an influencing factor on blood pressure. What effect does increasing age generally have on blood pressure?

Increases blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of auscultation during a physical assessment?

To listen to bodily sounds Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain is described as being experienced at a different site from where it originates?

Referred pain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Techniques

Questioning: Open-ended questions elicit more detailed responses than closed (yes/no) questions.
Restatement: Reflecting back the patient's words to confirm understanding.
Reflection: Summarizing the key themes of the conversation.
Elaboration: Encouraging the patient to elaborate on their concerns.
Silence: Allowing patients time to collect thoughts.
Focusing: Guiding the conversation to relevant topics.
Clarification: Asking clarifying questions when the patient's meaning is unclear.

Types of Health Histories

Emergency: Life-threatening or unstable situations.
- Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE).
Comprehensive: Complete health history and physical assessment.
- Typically annual for outpatients or upon hospital admission.
Focused: Specific issues, tailored to needs.
- Used in various settings.

Four Assessment Techniques

Inspection: Observing the patient for overall impression and severity.
Auscultation: Listening to sounds using a stethoscope to assess organ function.
Percussion: Creating sounds to assess tissue density and tenderness.
Palpation: Using touch to assess texture, temperature, size, and location.

Hearing Difficulties

Conductive hearing loss: Sound transmission issues in the external or middle ear.
Sensorineural hearing loss: Problems beyond the middle ear (inner ear to auditory cortex).
Presbycusis: Gradual hearing loss with aging.
Tinnitus: Ringing or buzzing in the ears.

Oral/Throat Difficulties

Decreased food intake could be indicative of oral or throat issues.
Weight change.
Reduced activity (bowel).

Cardiovascular Assessment

Priority symptoms include chest pain, inadequate tissue perfusion, abnormal blood pressure, and arrhythmias.
Assessing for peripheral perfusion needs checking level of consciousness and blood pressure.

Peripheral Vascular Findings

Seven Ps: Pain, Pallor, Pulslessness, Paralysis, Poikilothermia, Perfusion, Paresthesia (numbness/tingling).

Pain Types

Acute: Recent tissue damage, warning the body.
Chronic: Lasting beyond normal healing.
High-Impact Chronic Pain: Limits major life activities.
Visceral: Abdominal organs.
Somatic: Muscles, bones, joints.
Cutaneous: Skin (burns).
Referred: Experience at another site.
Phantom: Pain in a missing limb.
Neuropathic: Constant stimulus resulting in nerve system modifications.
Nociplastic: No identifiable cause.

Abdominal Assessment

Patient's reports of tenderness or pain.
Inspecting the abdomen.
Auscultating the four quadrants.
Percussing the four quadrants.
Palpating the quadrants (light to deep).

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Inability to consistently attain and maintain an erection for intercourse.
Normal occurrence with aging; if younger, urologist consult appropriate.

Female Genitalia Lifespan Considerations

Infants: External genitalia are engorged with pink discharge.
Adolescents: Annual screening for STIs.
Pregnancy: Monitor for ectopic pregnancies

Head and Neck Assessment

Acute injuries, neurological changes (vision changes).
Stabilizing head and neck is crucial.
Fever headache; evaluate for cardiac, MI, or meningitis.

Lymphatics

Lymph nodes: Look for swelling, fixation, tenderness.

Thyroid Dysfunction

Hyperthyroidism/hypermetabolism: Tachycardia, tachypnea, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, weakness.
Acute bacterial thyroiditis: neck swelling, pain, fever, potential airway compromise.

Eye Problems Teaching

Sunlight increases risk of cataracts and conjunctival disorders.
Diet, hydration, eye protection.

Kidney Problems (Pyelonephritis)

Inflammation of the kidneys; infection.
Symptoms = change in urine color/consistency, fever, flank pain.

Newborns and Infants (Structures and Functions)

Motor development, sequential: cephalocaudal (head to toe), proximal to distal (center to extremities), gross to fine.

Children and Adolescents Teaching

Eye health, Diabetes mellitus screenings, contraception, STI prevention, substance use prevention.

Older Adults

Nutritional Assessment tool (MUST).
Skin Assessment tool (Braden scale).

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Test your knowledge on essential health communication techniques and types of health histories. Explore how different questioning and listening strategies can enhance patient interaction and care. This quiz is useful for students and professionals in the healthcare field.