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nr509 midterm exam Questions and
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is the clinical encounter clinician-centered to patient-centered
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: mnemonic for patients perspective on the illness
Feelings (fears and concerns about the problem)
Ideas (about nature and cause of problem)
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Functioning (effect of illness on function)
Expectations
general structure of patient encounter (5 steps)
Ans: initiate the encounter
gather information
perform the physical examination
explaining and planning
closing the encounter
2 frameworks that continue throughout whole clinical encounter
Ans: relationship building
structuring the interview
what happens while initiating the encounter
Ans: greet the patient and set the stage/preparation
what does it mean to set the stage
Ans: prepare for the interview
check your appearance
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make sure patient is comfortable and environment is conducive
to private info being shared
what happens during the gathering information stage
Ans: 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
Ans: 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....
Ans: share your own pronouns
"in an effort to promote an inclusive and respectful
environment, we use pronouns that are right for us. The
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pronouns I prefer are......how about you what pronouns do you
prefer?
the initial moments of your encounter lay the foundation for....
Ans: your ongoing relationship
how to establish rapport
Ans: introduce yourself, explain your role and how you will be a
part of their care
3 dimensions of cultural humility
Ans: 1) Self-awareness
2) Respectful communication
3) Collaborative partnerships
active listening
Ans: 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
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nr509 midterm exam Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
is the clinical encounter clinician-centered to patient-centered
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: mnemonic for patients perspective on the illness
Feelings (fears and concerns about the problem)
Ideas (about nature and cause of problem)
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Functioning (effect of illness on function)
Expectations
general structure of patient encounter (5 steps)
Ans: initiate the encounter
gather information
perform the physical examination
explaining and planning
closing the encounter
2 frameworks that continue throughout whole clinical encounter
Ans: relationship building
structuring the interview
what happens while initiating the encounter
Ans: greet the patient and set the stage/preparation
what does it mean to set the stage
Ans: prepare for the interview
check your appearance
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make sure patient is comfortable and environment is conducive
to private info being shared
what happens during the gathering information stage
Ans: 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
Ans: 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....
Ans: share your own pronouns
"in an effort to promote an inclusive and respectful
environment, we use pronouns that are right for us. The
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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pronouns I prefer are......how about you what pronouns do you
prefer?
the initial moments of your encounter lay the foundation for....
Ans: your ongoing relationship
how to establish rapport
Ans: introduce yourself, explain your role and how you will be a
part of their care
3 dimensions of cultural humility
Ans: 1) Self-awareness
2) Respectful communication
3) Collaborative partnerships
active listening
Ans: 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
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