Seidel Lab Manual Multiple Choice
Questions (Chapters 1-5, 12, 13, 15, &
16)
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history from a deaf
patient who can read lips? - ANSSpeaking slowly
Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than
heterosexual? - ANS10%
During a history, a patient indicates that he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease.
Which of the following is an appropriate method by which to document this information? -
ANSInclude it in the family history
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview? - ANSBe open-ended, letting the
patient explain the problem or reason for the visit
Which of the following questions would be the most likely to elicit an inaccurate patient
response? - ANSThat was a horrible experience, wasn't it?
Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to - ANSConfirm an accurate understanding
Which of the following is unique to a pediatric history? - ANSDevelopmental history
When interviewing an adolescent who is reluctant to talk during an interview, it is best to -
ANSReassure the patient that information discussed is confidential
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for
the past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration of - ANSRisk for suicide
Mrs. Carol Turner is a 38-year-old mother who brings her 1-year-old son in for health care.
Which of the following requests to the child's mother would be the most appropriate for the
interviewer to make at the beginning of the interview? - ANS"Mrs. Turner, please place your son
in your lap."
Which type of questionnaire concerning drug and alcohol use is advocated, although not
clinically validated, for adolescent patients? - ANSCRAFFT
, Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken. Which question
regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust between Jerry and the interviewer? -
ANS"Are you married, or do you have a girlfriend?"
A conversation with a parent concerning a 5-year-old child - ANSprovides significant information
about family dynamics
Long periods of silence during an interview may indicate - ANSTime needed to gain courage to
discuss a painful topic
When questioning a patient regarding a sensitive issue such as drug use, it is best to - ANSbe
direct, firm, and to the point
Direct questions are designed to - ANSobtain or clarify specific details about an answer
Interviewers should identify and assess their own feelings, such as hostility and prejudice, in
order to - ANSreduce communication barriers
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal pain that often awakens him at night. Which
of the following responses by the interview would facilitate the interviewing process? - ANS"Tell
me what you mean by often"
When taking a patient's history, you are asked questions about your personal life. What is the
best response to facilitate the interviewing process? - ANSAnswer briefly and then refocus to
the patient's history
During an interview, the patient describes problems associated with an illness and begins to cry.
The best action in this situation is to - ANSallow the patient to cry and then resume when the
patient is ready.
Which phrase refers to health care that incorporates information about an individual's genes,
proteins, and environment into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease? -
ANSPersonalized medicine
The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to wellness is a belief system that - ANSis held
by members of many cultures, including Arab, Asian, Filipino, and Hispanic
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allows the practitioner to - ANSunderstand
the behaviors, practices, and problems observed
Which of the following is an example of a cultural characteristic - ANSShared belief
An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is - ANScultural
awareness
Questions (Chapters 1-5, 12, 13, 15, &
16)
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history from a deaf
patient who can read lips? - ANSSpeaking slowly
Approximately what percentage of patients interviewed have a sexual orientation other than
heterosexual? - ANS10%
During a history, a patient indicates that he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease.
Which of the following is an appropriate method by which to document this information? -
ANSInclude it in the family history
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview? - ANSBe open-ended, letting the
patient explain the problem or reason for the visit
Which of the following questions would be the most likely to elicit an inaccurate patient
response? - ANSThat was a horrible experience, wasn't it?
Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to - ANSConfirm an accurate understanding
Which of the following is unique to a pediatric history? - ANSDevelopmental history
When interviewing an adolescent who is reluctant to talk during an interview, it is best to -
ANSReassure the patient that information discussed is confidential
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for
the past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration of - ANSRisk for suicide
Mrs. Carol Turner is a 38-year-old mother who brings her 1-year-old son in for health care.
Which of the following requests to the child's mother would be the most appropriate for the
interviewer to make at the beginning of the interview? - ANS"Mrs. Turner, please place your son
in your lap."
Which type of questionnaire concerning drug and alcohol use is advocated, although not
clinically validated, for adolescent patients? - ANSCRAFFT
, Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a health history taken. Which question
regarding sexual activity would most likely hamper trust between Jerry and the interviewer? -
ANS"Are you married, or do you have a girlfriend?"
A conversation with a parent concerning a 5-year-old child - ANSprovides significant information
about family dynamics
Long periods of silence during an interview may indicate - ANSTime needed to gain courage to
discuss a painful topic
When questioning a patient regarding a sensitive issue such as drug use, it is best to - ANSbe
direct, firm, and to the point
Direct questions are designed to - ANSobtain or clarify specific details about an answer
Interviewers should identify and assess their own feelings, such as hostility and prejudice, in
order to - ANSreduce communication barriers
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal pain that often awakens him at night. Which
of the following responses by the interview would facilitate the interviewing process? - ANS"Tell
me what you mean by often"
When taking a patient's history, you are asked questions about your personal life. What is the
best response to facilitate the interviewing process? - ANSAnswer briefly and then refocus to
the patient's history
During an interview, the patient describes problems associated with an illness and begins to cry.
The best action in this situation is to - ANSallow the patient to cry and then resume when the
patient is ready.
Which phrase refers to health care that incorporates information about an individual's genes,
proteins, and environment into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease? -
ANSPersonalized medicine
The balance of hot and cold and its relationship to wellness is a belief system that - ANSis held
by members of many cultures, including Arab, Asian, Filipino, and Hispanic
Developing a knowledge base about cultural groups allows the practitioner to - ANSunderstand
the behaviors, practices, and problems observed
Which of the following is an example of a cultural characteristic - ANSShared belief
An integral part of the overall effort to respond adequately to a person in need is - ANScultural
awareness
