and History Taking questions with
correct answers 2024
Define empathy: - ANSWERS The capacity of the clinician to identify with the patient and feel the
patient's pain as the clinician's own.
What does FIFE stand for? - ANSWERS F: Feelings
I: Ideas
F: Function
E: Expectations
What are the 7 attributes of a symptom? - ANSWERS 1. Location
2. Quality
3. Quantity
4. Timing
5. Setting
6. Remitting or exacerbating factors
7. Associated manifestations
What is motivational interviewing? - ANSWERS It is an advanced skill that uses a set of well-
documented techniques that improves health outcome.
When doing motivation interviewing, what are the 3 important factors? - ANSWERS 1. Ask open-
ended questions
2. Listen to understand the patient
3. Inform by providing information
Before closing the interview, it is important to... - ANSWERS 1. Review information that was covered
2. Review future evaluation, treatments and follow-up visits.