Chapter 10- History Taking

Question 1

When should history taking be initiated ?

Answer 1

On scene simultaneously with other tasks, if possible

It is listed after primary assessment but is still an integral part of the assessment and should be initiated on scene

Question 2

Work with another responder, allowing one person to ______ while the other initiates _______

Answer 2

One person asks questions of people in the vicinity, while the other initiates patient assessment

Question 3

Why is it important to gather as much history as possible on scene from family, friends, and bystanders?

Answer 3

because this information may not be obtainable once transport is initiated

Question 4

During history taking, it is also important to check for ______ and ________ to gain essential information concerning events leading up to the incident

Answer 4

medical identification tags
and paperwork

Question 5

History taking can take place at the scene, or can be expanded _______

Answer 5

while en route, if patient is unable to answer or if a family tags along in transport

Question 6

History may be essential in determining patient treatment, however transport should not be delayed in patients who are ___________

Answer 6

unstable condition

Question 8

Define history taking.

Answer 8

History taking provides details about the patients chief complaint and an account of the patients signs and symptoms

Question 10

History taking includes:

Answer 10

demographic information

past medical history

current health status

Question 11

During history taking, be sure to document the following information:

Answer 11

Date of the incident
Patients age
Patients sex
Patients race
Past medical history (pertinent information about the patients condition, medical problems, traumatic injuries, surgical procedures)

Patients current health status (diet, medications, drug use, living environment and hazards, physician visits, and family history)