History Taking Module

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What is the primary purpose of history taking in a physical therapy assessment?

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To understand the patient’s past and present health status

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Which of the following is NOT typically included in patient history? A) Chief complaint, B) Family history, C) Patient’s favorite color, D) Medical history

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Patient’s favorite color

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What does the acronym ‘SOAP’ in medical documentation stand for?

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Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Which of the following is considered a subjective component of history taking? A) Pain description by the patient, B) Range of motion measurements, C) Blood pressure readings, D) Reflex testing

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Pain description by the patient

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Which of these questions is MOST appropriate for eliciting a patient’s chief complaint? A) "What brings you here today?" B) "Do you exercise regularly?" C) "How many meals do you eat in a day?" D) "Do you have any allergies?"

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"What brings you here today?"

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Why is family history important in patient assessment?

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It helps predict hereditary conditions.

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Which of the following should be included in a patient’s social history? A) Smoking and alcohol habits, B) Heart rate and blood pressure, C) Range of motion testing, D) Laboratory test results

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Smoking and alcohol habits

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What is the importance of past medical history in a physical therapy evaluation?

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It helps identify potential contraindications for treatment.

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What type of questions should be used initially in history taking?

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Open-ended questions

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Which of these is a key factor when documenting patient history? A) Using medical jargon extensively, B) Keeping records concise and clear, C) Relying on memory rather than documentation, D) Excluding patient concerns

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Keeping records concise and clear