Healthcare Communication Techniques

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What is the purpose of using open-ended questions in a clinical interview?

To intimidate the patient

To allow patients to provide more genuine responses (correct)

To limit the amount of information shared

To gather specific information

What is an example of a nonverbal communication technique used in a clinical interview?

Paraphrasing

Empathy

Functional silence (correct)

Confrontation

What is the goal of the exploratory phase in a clinical interview?

To diagnose the patient's condition

To provide a treatment plan

To establish a rapport with the patient (correct)

To gather specific information

What is an example of a semistructured interview technique?

Using parallelisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake to avoid in a clinical interview?

Impersonal greeting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of clinical interview is often used in psychology and psychiatry?

Free/Non-formal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of patient-centered approach in clinical interviews?

Empathizing with the patient's emotions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'enrolling' in patient-centered approach?

To involve the patient in the decision-making process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of non-verbal communication in patient consultations?

Using open and relaxed body language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of active listening in patient consultations?

To understand the patient's expectations and beliefs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the negotiation stage in a clinical interview?

To reach a compromise between the patient and the therapist (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake to avoid during the informative stage of a clinical interview?

Interrupting the patient during their response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verifying information during the informative stage?

To ensure the patient understands the diagnosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of active listening in a clinical interview?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a patient's medical records?

To provide a chronological account of the patient's treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using charts in clinical assessments?

To associate obtained values with specific applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed for preset speed in isokinetic exercises?

500 degrees/second (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a clinical interview in obtaining a patient's data?

It brings an accurate diagnosis in 75% of cases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of allowing both concentric and eccentric exercising in isokinetic foundations?

It allows for a more comprehensive assessment of muscle function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using comparative assessments in treatment effectiveness?

To compare the affected side with the healthy side (B) Signup and view all the answers

When performing a manual muscle test, what should the tester's hands be aligned with?

The traction force of the tested muscle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of decreasing the temperature when preparing for muscular testing?

To maintain increased tone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the 'make test' in muscular testing?

To apply progressive resistance to the tested muscle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a 'break test' in muscular testing?

It allows for assessment of muscle strength at the end of ROM (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of manual muscle testing?

Minimum friction and firm support (A) Signup and view all the answers

During muscle testing, what can influence Real muscle strength?

Both patient and examiner influences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for an examiner to have technical skills during muscle testing?

To ensure accuracy and reliability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should an examiner avoid during muscle testing?

Touching or holding the muscle belly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the patient's performance during muscle testing?

Comprehension skills and discomfort (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should an expert clinician never do during muscle testing?

Ignore patient's comments (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for an examiner to have knowledge of anatomic features during muscle testing?

To identify muscle location and fibers direction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the reliability of muscle testing results?

Joint laxity and deformity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for an examiner to have during muscle testing?

Both technical and palpation skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can influence a patient's muscle strength during testing?