Chapter 2: Obtaining Health Hist

Question 1

What are the three phases of an interview?

Answer 1

Introduction phase, discussion, summary

Question 2

What are the key points to ensuring a successful interview with a patient?

Answer 2

Make a good first impression. Be prepared. Be an attentive listener throughout the interview. Avoid using medical jargon.

Question 3

What are the two types of interview questions?

Answer 3

Open ended questions (tell me about yourself, what brings you in today) and directive questions (how many days, do you become short of breath when…)

Question 4

What are the three types of health histories?

Answer 4

Comprehensive, problem based/focused, episodic/follow up

Question 5

What is biographic data?

Answer 5

Data about a patient’s life that helps paint a picture of the patient’s individuality. Ex: marriage status, occupation, religion, address, phone #

Question 6

What does the Mnemonic for symptoms analysis stand for? OLD CARTS

Answer 6

Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating Factors
Related Symptoms
Treatment
Severity