Communication, History & Physical Assessment

Which of the following is NOT necessary for effective communication?

• loud voice

• sender

• receiver

• clear message

Method of listening which involves rephrasing sender's message and confirming understanding

• Effective LIstening

• Empathetic LIstening

• Reflective LIsterning

• Ineffective Listening

When verbal and non-verbal messages disagree, the receiver is likely to be:

• understood

• confused

• neither

• both

Technique of assessment that involves tapping over areas of the body to ilicit sound

• auscultation

• percusssion

• observation

• palpation

Which of the following would be a barrier to communication?

• pointing

• clear voice

• hand gestures

• facial expressions

The patient's statement as to why they are seeking treatment is called:

• past medical history

• past surgical history

• social history

• chief complaint

Which of the following would be a subjective complaint?

• x-ray results

• vital signs

• nausea

• observed vomiting

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6c's of Documentation?

• clear

• confidential

• commentary

• concise

In a SOAPIER note, what does the "I" stand for?

• Independence

• Intervention

• Interview

• Intentions

Which of the following might help a HCP choose what type of assessment to do?

• You always do the assessment the patient asks for

• A head -to-toe assessment is always appropriate

• the chief complaint

• Age is the primary consideration