Medical History Taking
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What is important to do when taking a patient's history?

  • Divide your attention between the patient and other tasks
  • Have a colleague assist you
  • Give the patient your whole attention (correct)
  • Take notes on your phone

    • Why is it important to avoid taking shortcuts during history taking?

  • To ensure accurate information (correct)
  • To reduce patient wait times
  • To avoid patient complaints
  • To save time for other tasks

    • What should be done while taking the History of Present Illness?

  • Write down the history without asking the patient
  • Ask the patient leading questions
  • Get the patient to tell the story in his own fashion (correct)
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    • Why is it important to get the patient's story in their own words?

    <p>To get a reliable history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you prioritize when taking a patient's history?

    <p>Accuracy and thoroughness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you assess while taking the History of Present Illness?

    <p>The patient's ability to give a reliable history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comes after 'Course and progress' in the given sequence?

    <p>Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of giving a patient your whole attention during history taking?

    <p>A more accurate and thorough history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid while taking the History of Present Illness?

    <p>Asking leading questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain focus during history taking?

    <p>To ensure accurate information and quality patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fourth item in the sequence?

    <p>Aggravating factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of taking a thorough History of Present Illness?

    <p>To get a reliable history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last item in the sequence?

    <p>Provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second item in the sequence?

    <p>Aggravating factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many items are there in the sequence?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is examined in the neck during an examination?

    <p>Thyroid Gland and Lymph Nodes of the neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked for in the neck during examination?

    <p>Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the Lymph Nodes examined?

    <p>In the neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT examined in the neck during an examination?

    <p>The spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the neck examined?

    <p>To check for swelling and enlarged thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information can be gathered through palpation?

    <p>Texture, Dimension, consistency, Temperature &amp; Functional Events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT assessed during palpation?

    <p>Patient's mental state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of palpation is related to the feeling of warmth or coolness?

    <p>Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aspect of palpation that involves assessing movement or function?

    <p>Functional Events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physical characteristic assessed through palpation?

    <p>Dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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