Ch. 2: Setting the Stage for the Clinical Encounter

Question 1

True or False for the non-urgent setting: In Hispanic culture, it is considered more than a formality to introduce yourself and then inquire about the patient’s general well-being before inquiring about the nature of the visit.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Good day (nonspecific time of day)

Answer 2

Buenas.

Question 3

What do you prefer that I call you?

Answer 3

Como prefiere que le llame?

Question 4

Who is accompanying you today?

Answer 4

Quien le acompana hoy?

Question 5

He is my roommate

Answer 5

Es mi companero de cuarto.

Question 6

Physician vs. doctor

Answer 6

Medico(a) vs. Doctor(a)

Question 7

Attending Physician

Answer 7

Medico(a) tratante, Medico(a) encargado(a)

Question 8

Supervising Physician

Answer 8

Medico(a) supervisor(a)

Question 9

Resident Physician

Answer 9

Residente, Medico(a) residente

Question 10

Estudiante de medicina

Answer 10

Medical student

Question 11

True or false. la medica or la medico are both considered grammatically correct options for a female physician.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

I am [name], and I am an EMT.

Answer 12

Me llamo [name], y soy tecnico de emergencias medicas.

Question 13

I am Doctor Jones.

Answer 13

Soy la doctora Jones.

Question 14

Specialist in anesthesiology

Answer 14

Especialista en anestesiologia

Question 15

Anesthesiologist

Answer 15

Anestesiologo(a)

Question 16

Cardiologo(a)

Answer 16

Cardiologist

Question 17

Surgeon

Answer 17

Cirujano(a)

Question 18

Colorectal surgeon

Answer 18

Cirujano(a) colorrectal

Question 19

Neurocirujano(a)

Answer 19

Neurosurgeon

Question 20

Dermatologist

Answer 20

Dermatologo(a)

Question 21

Endocrinologist

Answer 21

Endocrinologo(a)

Question 22

Infectious disease specialst

Answer 22

Especialista de enfermedades infecciosas

Question 23

Gastroenterologist

Answer 23

Gastroenterologo(a)

Question 24

Gynecologist

Answer 24

Ginecologo(a)

Question 25

Hematologo(a)

Answer 25

Hematologist

Question 26

Specialist in blood disorders

Answer 26

Especialista en trastornos de la sangre

Question 27

Internal medicine specialist

Answer 27

Especialista en medicina interna

Question 28

Emergency physician

Answer 28

Medico(a) de emergencias

Question 29

Family medicine doctor

Answer 29

Medico(a) familiar / Medico(a) de familia

Question 30

Osteopathic physician

Answer 30

Medico(a) osteopata / Medico(a) de osteopatia / Osteopata

Question 31

Nephrologist

Answer 31

Nefrologo(a)

Question 32

Neurologist

Answer 32

Neurologo(a)

Question 33

Obstetrician

Answer 33

Obstetra

Question 34

Ophthamologist

Answer 34

Oftalmologo

Question 35

Oncologist

Answer 35

Oncologo(a)

Question 36

Orthopedist

Answer 36

Ortopedico(a)

Question 37

Otorhinolaryngologist

Answer 37

Otorrinolaringologo(a)

Question 38

ENT specialist

Answer 38

Especialista de oidos, nariz, y garganta

Question 39

Pathologist

Answer 39

Patologo(a)

Question 40

Pediatrician

Answer 40

Pediatra

Question 41

Psychiatrist

Answer 41

Psiquiatra / Siquiatra

Question 42

Pulmonologist

Answer 42

Pulmonologo(a)

Question 43

Radiologist

Answer 43

Radiologo(a)

Question 44

Especialista en radiologia

Answer 44

Specialist in radiology

Question 45

Rheumatologist

Answer 45

Reumatologo(a)

Question 46

Specialist in joints, muscles, and bones

Answer 46

Especialista de las coyunturas, musuclos, y huesos

Question 47

Urologist

Answer 47

Urologo(a)

Question 48

Nurse Practitioner

Answer 48

Enfermero(a) practicante / enfermero(a) profesional / enfermero(a) de practica medica

Question 49

Physician Assistant

Answer 49

Asistente medico profesional

Question 50

Social worker

Answer 50

Trabajador(a) social

Question 51

Psychologist

Answer 51

Psicologo(a)

Question 52

Therapist

Answer 52

Terapeuta

Question 53

Dietician

Answer 53

Dietista

Question 54

Nutritionist

Answer 54

Nutricionista

Question 55

Pharmicist

Answer 55

Farmaceutico(a) / Farmaceuta

Question 56

Nurse assistant

Answer 56

Asistente de enfermeria / Auxiliar de enfermeria

Question 57

Secretario(a)

Answer 57

Secretary

Question 58

Recepcionista

Answer 58

Receptionist

Question 59

Clinic, Medical Office

Answer 59

Consultorio, Consulta, Clinica

Question 60

[Specialty Clinic]

Answer 60

Consultorio de [especialidad]

Question 61

Mental Health Center

Answer 61

Centro de salud mental

Question 62

Sala de emergencias, Urgencias

Answer 62

Emergency Department, Emergency Room

Question 63

Centro de urgencias, centro de atencion urgente

Answer 63

Urgent care center, Emergency Department

Question 64

Farmacia

Answer 64

Pharmacy

Question 65

Hospital psiquiatrico

Answer 65

Psychiatric hospital

Question 66

Centro de cirugia ambulatoria

Answer 66

Ambulatory surgery center

Question 67

Unidad de cuidados intensivos

Answer 67

Intensive Care Unit

Question 68

What is your date of birth?

Answer 68

Cual es su fecha de nacimiento?

Question 69

Que edad tiene?

Answer 69

What is your age?

Question 70

I am very old.

Answer 70

Soy muy vieja.

Question 71

The patient is young.

Answer 71

El paciente es joven.

Question 72

Donde vive (usted)?

Answer 72

Where do you live?

Question 73

Con quien vive (usted)

Answer 73

With whom do you live?

Question 74

Cuenteme sobre su familia.

Answer 74

Tell me about your family.

Question 75

Usted tiene familia cerca?

Answer 75

Do you have family close by?

Question 76

Quien le ayuda cuando usted necesita algo?

Answer 76

Who generally helps you when you need something?

Question 77

Necesito confirmar su numero de telefono.

Answer 77

I need to confirm your phone number.

Question 78

What is your phone number?

Answer 78

Cual es su numero de telefono?

Question 79

What is your address?

Answer 79

Cual es su dirrecion?

Question 80

Cual seria la mejor manera de ponernos en contacto con usted?

Answer 80

What would be the best way for us to contact you?

Question 81

Quien va a ser su contacto de emergencia?

Answer 81

Who will be your emergency contact?