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1

The physician's diagnosis or impression of the patient's problem is the
A)subjective data.
B)assessment.
C)objective data.
D)plan of action.
2

Which of the following is a factor in successful interviewing?
A)tell the patient that you “need to take a history”
B)avoid the use of icebreakers
C)give the patient your opinion about a diagnosis
D)assist the patient to a private room and close the door
3

“Where would you like to begin?” is an example of which method of collecting patient data?
A)challenging the patient
B)asking hypothetical questions
C)encouraging the patient to take the lead
D)asking open-ended questions
4

Which of the following methods of collecting patient data requires more than a yes or no answer and encourages the patient to more fully explain the situation?
A)asking leading questions
B)challenging a patient
C)asking open-ended questions
D)focusing on the patient
5

In charting, subjective data includes the
A)test results.
B)physician's examination.
C)patient's chief complaint.
D)vital signs.
6

Which of the following would you document under the plan of action?
A)the medications prescribed and the tests to be done
B)the physician's diagnosis
C)the patient's chief complaint
D)the results of the physician's examination
7

Which of the following is characteristic of depression?
A)occurs most commonly in children
B)the signs of depression are the same as the signs of substance abuse or addiction
C)symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite and energy
D)depression is always easy to diagnose
8

“You seem to be making progress, don't you agree?” is an example of which method of collecting patient data?
A)asking leading questions
B)asking hypothetical questions
C)asking closed-ended questions
D)asking open-ended questions
9

Which of the following are other names for cocaine?
A)coke, snow, crack
B)acid, microdot
C)pot, grass, reefer
D)angle dust
10

During an interview of a patient, you note signs of anxiety in the patient. You may be able to help the patient by
A)stopping the interview.
B)letting him take the lead.
C)bringing in the physician.
D)allowing him to describe his feelings.





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