Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which ei ld be cideed a leadig ei?
a. Pleae decibe a aciaed mm ih headache?
b. Y d ge headache fe, d ?
c. Wha aciiie affec he eei f headache?
d. Wha ime f he da ae headache he m eee?
e. Wha ie m ab headache?
ANS: B
Thi ei ld limi he ifmai i he aie ae. The he chice all he
patient more discretion about the extent of an answer.
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2. Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the
caegie de eak he aie lagage?
a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b. Have a friend of the patient translate.
c. Ask simple leading questions that the patient may understand.
d. Use a neighbor as translator.
e. Involve the family with the translation.
ANS: A
Whe d eak he aie lagage, famil membe fied ma e a
communication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger as an interpreter is
less biased.
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3. Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:
a. allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation.
b. giving you a clue that you should speed up the interview.
c. providing time for reflection.
d. increasing the length of the visit.
e. promoting a calm environment.
ANS: C
Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purposes of reflection, summoning of
courage, and displaying compassion. It is usually a clue for you to go slower and not to push
too hard.
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4. Which echie i m likel el i he aie deadig f ei?
a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area.
b. Ue he aie em if ible.
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c. Use language that keeps the patient from being expansive in his or her answer.
d. Use proper medical and technical terminology.
e. Use the simplest language possible.
ANS: B
To ensure that your questions have been correctly understood, be clear, and explicit while
ig he aie idim ad leel f deadig.
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5. A aie becme ele dig he hi ad a, I d hae ime f all of this
ceai. Ie g ge back k. Y m aiae ee ld be :
a. stop using open-ended questions and become more direct.
b. ask another open-ended question and insist on an answer.
c. ask questions about his anger and move closer to him.
d. acknowledge his anger and proceed with the history and examination.
e. ignore his displeasure and become more assertive about getting answers.
ANS: D
This is the only answer that resists the tendency for patient manipulation, pursues the
ifmai, ad cf he aie age.
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6. Whe eiig a aie egadig alchl iake, he ell ha he i l a cial
dike. Which iiial ee i aiae?
a. Im glad ha ae a eible dike.
b. Ma ele h ae eall alchlic a he ae cial dike.
c. Wha am ad ha kid f alchl d dik i a eek?
d. If l dik ciall, eed ab ala haig a
deigaed die.
e. D he he ele i hehld cme alchl?
ANS: C
Thi ae claifie he aie em ih akig a leadig ei beig
judgmental.
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7. A 50-year-old man comes to the primary care clinic. He tells you he is worried because he has
had severe chest pains for the past 2 weeks. Which initial history interview question is most
appropriate?
a. Ca decibe he ai?
b. The ai de adiae am, de i?
c. Hae bee eaed f aie befe?
d. De fahe hae hea dieae?
e. Ae he ai e afe ea?
ANS: A
Initially, an open-eded ei i a me aiae ee. Ca decibe he ai?
is an open-ended question that offers clues to the chief concern.
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8. M. A. ae, M life i j aifl. I i h i. She aea deeed. Which e
of the following statements is the most appropriate caregiver response?
a. T hik ab he gd hig i life.
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