PCS EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100%
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,1 of 40
Term
What is the function/ name of the communication behavior
illustrated by the following question referring to the role of
religion and spirituality in a patient's life?,"You have a difficult time
ahead and in addition to the medications I would like to help you
find sources of spiritual support. Does that make sense to you?"
A. Demonstration of understanding/respect
B.Non-judgmental exploration
C. Specific inquiry
D.Suggesting/offering help
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D. A. Demonstration of
Suggesting/offering help
understanding/respect
C. Specific inquiry B. Non-judgmental exploration
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2 of 40
Term
Which of the following is the best example of a "warning shot" to
quickly prepare a patient to receive bad news?
A. I have some bad news
B.I have your test results
,C. You must have a lot of questions
D. The biopsy showed cancer
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A. Anyone with a new diagnosis of
B. Non-judgmental exploration
cancer would feel devastated
B. The biopsy showed that you have
A. I have some bad news
cancer
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, 3 of 40
Term
Gerald Swensen is 12, of Scandinavian extraction, and lives with
both parents and his 5 year old brother who has Down's Syndrome.
At today's visit, Gerald's s parents complain that he is restless and
oppositional at home, and getting into trouble at school. They would
like medication to help calm him down for what they assume is
ADHD. Mrs. Swensen is pleading for medication, while Mr. Swensen
is more irritated and demanding that something be done
immediately. Gerald is defensive and sits with his arms crossed,
complaining that his parents don't understand him and only care
about his brother. You explore the concerns of each family member
and decide that further evaluation by a behavioral specialist is
best, rather than prescribing medication at this time. What is the
recommended strategy for establishing a plan?
A. You lean towards the parents and state: "Before prescribing any
medication we have to get a more thorou
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B. Improved ability to make difficult decisions
C. clarify who you are speaking to
C. "Certainly. Would the use of a private room be helpful?"
B. You look at each person in the room and state: "It seems we all agree
that some issues need to be addressed. To better understand those issues,
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
,1 of 40
Term
What is the function/ name of the communication behavior
illustrated by the following question referring to the role of
religion and spirituality in a patient's life?,"You have a difficult time
ahead and in addition to the medications I would like to help you
find sources of spiritual support. Does that make sense to you?"
A. Demonstration of understanding/respect
B.Non-judgmental exploration
C. Specific inquiry
D.Suggesting/offering help
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D. A. Demonstration of
Suggesting/offering help
understanding/respect
C. Specific inquiry B. Non-judgmental exploration
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2 of 40
Term
Which of the following is the best example of a "warning shot" to
quickly prepare a patient to receive bad news?
A. I have some bad news
B.I have your test results
,C. You must have a lot of questions
D. The biopsy showed cancer
Give this one a try later!
A. Anyone with a new diagnosis of
B. Non-judgmental exploration
cancer would feel devastated
B. The biopsy showed that you have
A. I have some bad news
cancer
Don't know?
, 3 of 40
Term
Gerald Swensen is 12, of Scandinavian extraction, and lives with
both parents and his 5 year old brother who has Down's Syndrome.
At today's visit, Gerald's s parents complain that he is restless and
oppositional at home, and getting into trouble at school. They would
like medication to help calm him down for what they assume is
ADHD. Mrs. Swensen is pleading for medication, while Mr. Swensen
is more irritated and demanding that something be done
immediately. Gerald is defensive and sits with his arms crossed,
complaining that his parents don't understand him and only care
about his brother. You explore the concerns of each family member
and decide that further evaluation by a behavioral specialist is
best, rather than prescribing medication at this time. What is the
recommended strategy for establishing a plan?
A. You lean towards the parents and state: "Before prescribing any
medication we have to get a more thorou
Give this one a try later!
B. Improved ability to make difficult decisions
C. clarify who you are speaking to
C. "Certainly. Would the use of a private room be helpful?"
B. You look at each person in the room and state: "It seems we all agree
that some issues need to be addressed. To better understand those issues,
