SEIDEL’S GUIDE TO
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION 9th
EDITION
TEST BANK
SEIDEL’S GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 9th EDITION
Chapter 01: The History and
... [Show More] Interviewing Process
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?”
a. “Please describe any associated symptoms with your headaches?”
b. “You don't get headaches often, do you?”
c. “What activities affect the severity of your headaches?”
d. “What times of the day are your headaches the mostsevere?”
e. “What worries you most about your headache?”
ANS: B
This question would limit the information in the patient's answer. The other choices allow the
patient more discretion about the extent of an answer.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
2. Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the caregiver
does not speak the patient's language?
a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b. Have a friend of the patient translate.
c. Ask simple leading questionsthat the patient may understand.
d. Use a neighbor as translator.
e. Involve the family with the translation.
ANS: A
When you do not speak the patient's language, family members or friends may pose a
communication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger as an interpreter
isless biased.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
3. Periods ofsilence 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.
SEIDEL’S GUIDE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 9th EDITION
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.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
4. Which technique is most likely to result in the patient's understanding of questions?
a. Use phrases that are commonly used by other patients in the area.
b. Use the patient's own terms if possible. [Show Less]