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NR509 MIDTERM EXAM UPDATE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
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what does it mean to set the stage - Answer: prepare for the
interview
check your appearance
make sure patient is comfortable and environment is conducive
to private info being shared


what happens while initiating the encounter - Answer: greet the
patient and set the stage/preparation


is the clinical encounter clinician-centered to patient-centered -
Answer: both; needs to be a balance of the clinician meeting
their needs of the interaction and the patient feeling heard and
create personal dimension


patient-centered approach - Answer: Interviewing technique
empowering the patient to provide a candid and complete
medical history


recognizes importance of patient concerns, feelings and
emotions and understands the patients personal contact of the

,symptoms/disease


FIFE model - Answer: mnemonic for patients perspective on the
illness




Feelings (fears and concerns about the problem)
Ideas (about nature and cause of problem)
Functioning (effect of illness on function)
Expectations


general structure of patient encounter (5 steps) - Answer:
initiate the encounter
gather information
perform the physical examination
explaining and planning
closing the encounter


2 frameworks that continue throughout whole clinical
encounter - Answer: relationship building
structuring the interview


what happens during the gathering information stage - Answer:

,initiate information gathering
history of present illness
past medical history
social history
explore patients perspective of disease and relevant background
information


what happens during explaining and planning - Answer: provide
correct amount and type of information
negotiate plan of action
shared decision making


when asking patient about there pronouns it may be helpful
to.... - Answer: share your own pronouns


"in an effort to promote an inclusive and respectful
environment, we use pronouns that are right for us. The
pronouns I prefer are......how about you what pronouns do you
prefer?


the initial moments of your encounter lay the foundation for.... -
Answer: your ongoing relationship


how to establish rapport - Answer: introduce yourself, explain

, your role and how you will be a part of their care


3 dimensions of cultural humility - Answer: 1) Self-awareness
2) Respectful communication
3) Collaborative partnerships


active listening - Answer: Closely listening to what the patient is
communicating, connecting on an emotional state to the
patient.


use both verbal and nonverbal skills to encourage pt to expand
on their feelings/concerns


Empathetic responses - Answer: capacity to identify with a
patient and feel patients pain as your own and respond in a
supportive manner


"That must have been difficult for you."
"I understand, you're worried."
Non-verbal: offering a tissue to a crying patient; reaching out
and gently touching a patient's hand.
Therapeutic use of self: "I've had surgery before, so I can relate
to what you're going through."

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