Question 1 - Single Best Answer
When dealing with the primary history you should:
Let the differential diagnosis drive your questioning. Record the information as objectively as possible without interpretation. Use precise language even if the what the patient says is vague or colloquial. Prevent the patient from rambling and talking about symptoms other than the chief complaint.
Let the differential diagnosis drive your questioning.
Record the information as objectively as possible without interpretation.
Use precise language even if the what the patient says is vague or colloquial.
Prevent the patient from rambling and talking about symptoms other than the chief complaint.
Question 2 - Best 2 Answers
The secondary history includes which of the following?
Location and radiation of the chief complaint Elements of the review of systems Less important information than the primary history Duration and frequency of the chief complaint Past medical history Hobbies and interests Symptoms associated with the chief complaint
Location and radiation of the chief complaint
Elements of the review of systems
Less important information than the primary history
Duration and frequency of the chief complaint
Past medical history
Hobbies and interests
Symptoms associated with the chief complaint
Question 3 - Best 3 Answers
The following are examples of tertiary history?
A change in bowel habit Use of tobacco products Use of medications to relieve the chief complaint A change in exercise tolerance General health concerns not related to the chief complaint Recent change in employment Family history of spouse abuse
A change in bowel habit
Use of tobacco products
Use of medications to relieve the chief complaint
A change in exercise tolerance
General health concerns not related to the chief complaint
Recent change in employment
Family history of spouse abuse