Maryville AHA 612 Exam 1 Questions
And Answers 2025
What does the acronym OLDCARTS stand for? -
correct answer ✅Onset
Location
Duration - how long has it been going? How long does it last?
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Timing - constant; intermittent
Severity
What does the pain acronym PQRST stand for? -
correct answer ✅provocative/palliative
quality
region/radiation
severity
timing
What does the pain acronym COLDSPA stand for? -
correct answer ✅characteristic
onset
location
,Maryville AHA 612 Exam 1 Questions
And Answers 2025
duration
pattern
associated factors
Describe items to be assessed for PMH? -
correct answer ✅General health, childhood illnesses, adult
illnesses or chronic diseases, Immunizations, surgeries, serious
injuries resulting in disability, medications, ability to complete ADLs,
allergies and reactions, transfusions, recent screening tests,
emotional status,
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the
patient? -
correct answer ✅Communication built on courtesy, comfort,
connection and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a
health history? -
correct answer ✅Effective communication strategies depend on
courtesy, comfort, connection, and confirmation. Be courteous,
ensure comfort, both physical and emotional. Be sure that you have
connected with the patient with trust and candor, and confirm that
all that has happened during the interaction is clearly understood
and your patient is able to articulate the plan.
, Maryville AHA 612 Exam 1 Questions
And Answers 2025
What is patient-centered care? -
correct answer ✅Respecting and responding to patients' wants,
needs and preferences, so that they can make choices in their care
that best fit their individual circumstances. Focus the questions on
the patient's feelings and needs.
What are some examples of patient centered questions? -
correct answer ✅"how are you feeling today?", "What do you
think is causing your symptoms?", "Would you prefer to speak to a
female/male provider instead?", "Do you have people you can talk
to about your illness?"
What are potential barriers of patient and provider
communication? -
correct answer ✅Patient curiosity about you
anxiety
silence
depression
seduction
anger
crying
financial issues
And Answers 2025
What does the acronym OLDCARTS stand for? -
correct answer ✅Onset
Location
Duration - how long has it been going? How long does it last?
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Timing - constant; intermittent
Severity
What does the pain acronym PQRST stand for? -
correct answer ✅provocative/palliative
quality
region/radiation
severity
timing
What does the pain acronym COLDSPA stand for? -
correct answer ✅characteristic
onset
location
,Maryville AHA 612 Exam 1 Questions
And Answers 2025
duration
pattern
associated factors
Describe items to be assessed for PMH? -
correct answer ✅General health, childhood illnesses, adult
illnesses or chronic diseases, Immunizations, surgeries, serious
injuries resulting in disability, medications, ability to complete ADLs,
allergies and reactions, transfusions, recent screening tests,
emotional status,
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the
patient? -
correct answer ✅Communication built on courtesy, comfort,
connection and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a
health history? -
correct answer ✅Effective communication strategies depend on
courtesy, comfort, connection, and confirmation. Be courteous,
ensure comfort, both physical and emotional. Be sure that you have
connected with the patient with trust and candor, and confirm that
all that has happened during the interaction is clearly understood
and your patient is able to articulate the plan.
, Maryville AHA 612 Exam 1 Questions
And Answers 2025
What is patient-centered care? -
correct answer ✅Respecting and responding to patients' wants,
needs and preferences, so that they can make choices in their care
that best fit their individual circumstances. Focus the questions on
the patient's feelings and needs.
What are some examples of patient centered questions? -
correct answer ✅"how are you feeling today?", "What do you
think is causing your symptoms?", "Would you prefer to speak to a
female/male provider instead?", "Do you have people you can talk
to about your illness?"
What are potential barriers of patient and provider
communication? -
correct answer ✅Patient curiosity about you
anxiety
silence
depression
seduction
anger
crying
financial issues
