Question 1

Using terms like &#34;Honey&#34; &#34;Sweetheart&#34; or &#34;Bud&#34; should be used by the Paramedic to make the patient feel more comfortable.

Accepted Answer

Using terms like "Honey" "Sweetheart" or "Bud" can be considered unprofessional and may not be appropriate for addressing patients in a healthcare setting. It is important for healthcare professionals to maintain a respectful and professional demeanor when communicating with patients.

Question 2

Providing ____ to patients can be both beneficial and harmful depending on the way it is provided.&#10;A) competence&#10;B) reassurance&#10;C) confidence&#10;D) absolution

Accepted Answer

Reassurance provided to patients can be beneficial in terms of reducing their anxiety, stress, and fear. However, it can also be harmful if given without adequate information and can lead to false expectations or a lack of understanding of the true nature of the condition. Providing competence, confidence, and absolution may not necessarily cause harm but may have no significant impact on the patient's well-being.

Question 3

When using a translator, the Paramedic should look at the translator when talking, and not the patient.

Accepted Answer

When using a translator, the Paramedic should look directly at the patient and speak to them, not the interpreter. This helps to establish trust and build rapport with the patient, which is especially important in emergency situations where the patient may be feeling vulnerable or scared. Looking at the translator can come across as dismissive or uncaring, so it's important to maintain eye contact with the patient whenever possible.

Question 4

When the patient's story has been inconsistent, directly presenting the patient with the inconsistencies about the words or actions using the ____ technique of interviewing can sometimes be helpful.&#10;A) facilitation&#10;B) empathetic response&#10;C) confrontation&#10;D) reflection

Accepted Answer

The confrontation technique involves directly addressing inconsistencies or discrepancies in the patient's story or behavior. This can sometimes help clarify the patient's true feelings or intentions and improve rapport and trust in the caregiver-patient relationship. However, it should be used judiciously and with sensitivity to the patient's emotional state.

Question 5

Patients with hearing impairments generally present fewer issues than those with language barriers.

Accepted Answer

Patients with hearing impairments can face significant communication challenges similar to those with language barriers, affecting their ability to receive and understand medical information, which can impact their care and treatment outcomes.

Question 6

The ____ technique of interviewing involves repeating the patient's words to encourage additional responses.&#10;A) facilitation&#10;B) empathetic response&#10;C) confrontation&#10;D) reflection

Accepted Answer

The technique described is reflection, which involves restating the patient's words to encourage them to elaborate on their thoughts or feelings. Facilitation involves using open-ended questions to encourage the patient to keep talking, empathetic responses involve showing understanding and validation of the patient's emotions, and confrontation involves challenging the patient's thoughts or beliefs in a non-judgmental way to promote reflection and consideration of different perspectives.

Question 7

Patients who appear clinically intoxicated do not have the capacity to refuse care.

Accepted Answer

When a patient appears to be clinically intoxicated, they may not be in a mental state to make informed decisions about their care. In such cases, healthcare providers must act in the patient's best interest and provide necessary care, even if the patient initially refuses.

Question 8

With most patients, the medical condition related to their chief concern can be correctly identified by history taking alone.

Accepted Answer

History taking is an essential component of clinical evaluation and can usually provide enough information to diagnose the medical condition related to the patient's chief concern. However, additional physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the condition.

Question 9

Asking questions in a structured manner allows patients to answer in their own words while generating a complete history.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Asking questions in a structured manner allows...

Question 10

Sometimes the Paramedic may need to elicit the medical history of a patient from family, friends, or other bystanders.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes the patient may not be able to provide their medical history due to their condition or level of consciousness, so the Paramedic may need to gather information from other sources to assist in providing appropriate care.

Question 11

Often physical exam findings and other tests assist in confirming the paramedical diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Often physical exam findings and other tests...

Question 12

Obtaining an accurate medical history is an essential provision of quality patient care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Obtaining an accurate medical history is an...

Question 13

____ is the most important skill for a Paramedic to master.&#10;A) Examination&#10;B) Treating&#10;C) History taking&#10;D) Communication

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is the most important skill for...

Question 14

The mnemonic ____ can be used for altered mental status.&#10;A) OPQRST AS/PN&#10;B) HAPI-SOCS&#10;C) IN SAD CAGES&#10;D) AEIOU-TIPS

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mnemonic ____ can be used for...

Question 15

____ is an important clue to emotions.&#10;A) Talking&#10;B) Listening&#10;C) Crying&#10;D) Thrashing

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is an important clue to emotions.&#10;A)...

Question 16

The mnemonic ____ can be used for any concern of pain.&#10;A) OPQRST AS/PN&#10;B) HAPI-SOCS&#10;C) IN SAD CAGES&#10;D) AEIOU-TIPS

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mnemonic ____ can be used for...

Question 17

The ____ technique of interviewing includes actions such as the Paramedic nodding his head in acknowledgement and saying "Go on," as well as trying to make eye contact, may encourage the patient to continue talking about a subject.

A) facilitation
B) empathetic response
C) confrontation
D) reflection

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ technique of interviewing includes actions...

Question 18

____ medicine is a field of medical practice which often requires a great deal of data to be gathered in a very limited amount of time.&#10;A) Therapeutic&#10;B) Trauma&#10;C) Incident&#10;D) Emergency

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ medicine is a field of medical...

Question 19

The ____ technique of interviewing tries to show the patient acceptance and understanding of how he or she feels.&#10;A) facilitation&#10;B) empathetic response&#10;C) confrontation&#10;D) reflection

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ technique of interviewing tries to...

Question 20

If walking with a patient with vision impairment, the Paramedic should grasp the patient's arm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If walking with a patient with vision...

Question 21

Patients may use ____________________ to collect their thoughts or remember details about their concerns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients may use ____________________ to collect their...

Question 22

____________________ is defined as the medical questioning of a patient to determine the disorder, syndrome, or condition affecting the patient that resulted in the call for assistance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is defined as the medical questioning...

Question 23

When confronted with a patient-provider language barrier, the Paramedic should make every effort to obtain a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When confronted with a patient-provider language barrier,...

Question 24

A(n) ____________________ question is one which may direct the patient toward an answer that might not necessarily have been given if asked in another manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ question is one which may...

Question 25

The Paramedic should always maintain a high index of suspicion for ____________________ in patients complaining of multiple, vague symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Paramedic should always maintain a high...

Deck 15: History Taking