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What type of data is gathered from what the patient tells you?
What type of data is gathered from what the patient tells you?
- Empirical data
- Subjective data (correct)
- Quantitative data
- Objective data
Using 'why' questions is a productive interviewing technique.
Using 'why' questions is a productive interviewing technique.
False (B)
What does AIDET stand for?
What does AIDET stand for?
Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You
When interviewing a toddler, it is important to provide a simple explanation of what you want because they want to know ______.
When interviewing a toddler, it is important to provide a simple explanation of what you want because they want to know ______.
Which of the following is an example of a closed question?
Which of the following is an example of a closed question?
Match the nonverbal communication with its description:
Match the nonverbal communication with its description:
Which of the following is considered a trap of interviewing?
Which of the following is considered a trap of interviewing?
When communicating with an infant, verbal communication is the primary method.
When communicating with an infant, verbal communication is the primary method.
Flashcards
Subjective Data
Subjective Data
Information gathered from the patient that is reported by them, such as their feelings, symptoms, or experiences.
Objective Data
Objective Data
Information gathered through observations, measurements, or tests conducted by the healthcare professional.
Successful Patient Interview
Successful Patient Interview
A successful patient interview focuses on establishing trust, gathering complete and accurate data, teaching about their health, building rapport, and promoting health.
AIDET
AIDET
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Open-Ended Questions
Open-Ended Questions
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Closed Questions
Closed Questions
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Nonverbal Skills
Nonverbal Skills
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Communicating with Children
Communicating with Children
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Study Notes
Interviewing Techniques
- Subjective data: Information the patient provides (e.g., symptoms, feelings).
- Objective data: Information observed or measured (e.g., vital signs, physical findings).
Successful Patient Interview
- Gather comprehensive data: Detail symptoms, their description, and timeline.
- Build trust: Create a safe environment for open communication.
- Patient education: Teach about their health condition.
- Therapeutic relationship: Develop rapport for ongoing care.
- Health promotion/disease prevention: Encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
- Utilize AIDET:
- Acknowledge: Greet, be present
- Introduce: Explain your role
- Duration: Communicate time expectations
- Explanation: Describe procedures, what to expect
- Thank you: Show appreciation.
- Questioning techniques:
- Open-ended questions: Allow narrative responses, unbiased information.
- Closed-ended questions: Short answers, specific details.
Interviewing Traps
- Avoid:
- False assurance/reassurance.
- Unwanted advice.
- Authoritative tone.
- Avoidance language.
- Distance.
- Jargon.
- Leading/biased questions.
- Excessive talking.
- Interruptions.
- "Why" questions.
Nonverbal Communication
- Pay attention to: body language, posture, expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, touch.
- This provides clues about feelings.
Communicating with Different Age Groups
- Children: Build rapport with both child and caregiver.
- Infants: Nonverbal communication is key.
- Toddlers: Explain simply, warn of transitions, address "why".
- Preschoolers: Direct, concrete, and present-oriented communication.
- School-age: Objective, functional questioning, include them
- Adolescents: Validate them as individuals, respectful communication, focus on them.
- Older adults: Respectful communication; address by title; prepared for more detailed discussions, acknowledging the importance of life's experiences.
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