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WorksheetsPBS 2.1.1 Quiz Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A health care provider who practices either in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician
psychiatrist
physician assistant
pediatrician
primary care physician
During a medical interview, the physical signs are
the pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally, such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.
the patient’s description of what they feel is their main health problem.
any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches, nausea, or fatigue.
records of information about a patient’s past and current health.
The identification of patient's disease or injury through a medical interview, testing and examination is
a symptom.
a demeanor.
a complaint.
a diagnosis.
The component of a medical history obtained through a medical interview that focuses on aspects of the patient’s life, such as living situation, occupation, school, travel, and other activities that could have a direct or indirect impact on health is the ___________ history.
previous
family
social
current
Kindness, sensitivity, trust and understanding is important in a patient-doctor relationship. The doctor's ability to use discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others and to choose their words carefully so as to not upset a patient when they must deliver bad news is called
tact.
empathy.
demeanor.
dismissiveness.
About how much of a diagnosis can be made using a patient's medical history alone?
2/3
1/2
1/3
3/4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective conversation to have during a medical interview?
Make eye contact
Be judgemental
Pay attention to facial expressions and gestures of the patient
Establish a friendly and positive relationship
physical signs
clinical evidence that can be observed externally
medical history
record of health information of the patient
chief complaint
description of the main health problem
symptoms
clinical evidence that can be subjective and only described by the patient
Which of the following could an accurate patient history CANNOT do on its own?
make physical exam more time-efficient
cure the patient's disease
come to a more accurate diagnosis
make physical exam more productive
The medical (a) is conducted to record a medical history through a conversation with the patient.
Persistent or long-lasting illnesses are called _______.
current
tact
diagnosed
chronic
What is the second leading cause of death in the United States (according to myPLTW)?
heart disease
cancer
diabetes
infectious diseases
Primary care physicians
must go to medical school.
are usually the first contact for a person with basic health concerns.
works in the front line of a healthcare system.
works under the direct supervision of a specialist doctor.
A patient liaison
works in doctors' offices and clinics as an unlicensed caregiver.
is enrolled at a medical school and is training to become a physician.
acts as inermediary between patients, their families and the hospital administration.
uses sophisticated equipment and/or works in a lab.
Doctors only need 4 years of medical school.
true
false
