Final Exams Concepts
1. Know the difference between subjective and objective data. (I will scream if you all get these wrong! :))
• Subjective: What
... [Show More] a person says about themselves
o Example: “My BP was 118/90 yesterday” and pain
• Objective: What you observe through measurement, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
o Examples: Meter readings, vital signs, and measurements
2. Barriers to communication. What are they?
• The use of jargon
• Emotional barriers and taboo
• Lack of attention, interest, distractions, or irrelevance to the receiver
• Difference in viewpoint
• Physical barriers to non-verbal communication
• Physical or mental disabilities (Physical: Hearing problems. Mental: Down Syndrome)
• Language differences and difficulty understanding unfamiliar accents
• Cultural difference.
3. Traps of interviewing-Chapter 3
• Providing false assurance or reassurance
• Giving unwanted advice
• Using authority
• Using avoidance language
• Distancing
• Using professional jargon
• Using leading or bias questions
• Talking too much
• Interrupting
• Using “why” questions
4.Open ended questions vs closed ended questions. Know the difference and when to use them during the interview process.
• Open ended: Questions asking for narrative information
o When to use them:
Use it to begin the interview
Introduce a new section of questions
Whenever the person introduces a new topic
• Closed (direct) questions: Asking for specific information. Elicit a short, one- or two-word answer, a “yes” or “no” or a forced choice.
o Used in an emergengy to obtain information quickly
5. Components of a Health History -Chapter 4. Know this Chapter!!
• Initial information
• Chief complaint
• Past medical history
• Family history
• Social history
• Review of systems
• Physical exam
6. General survey and what it consists of.
• Initial inspection
• Observe posture
• Hygeine
• Facial expression
• Assess breathing
• Behaviors
• Body language
o Appearance
o Body Structure and mobility
o Behavior
7. Skills requisite of physical exam. Chapter 8. Know the correct order for assessment. (Inspection, palpation etc). Know the different order for abdominal exam [Show Less]