Midterm - Family Personal History

Question 1

Screening questions should be _________, inviting the patient to ___________

Answer 1

Open-ended

Tell their story

Question 2

If check sheets are used, ____________ extract details as a follow up to ALL items checked.
Questions should clarify whether the issue is ________, _________ or __________ and how it is being managed currently…

Answer 2

Probe questions
Current, past or ongoing

• You will need to determine whether you need to do something with that information such as examine, order more tests, refer, or know that it is in a stable place and will not negatively impact your care for the chief complaint

Question 3

__________ is key

Answer 3

Listening

• Speak in a way that encourages the patient to share their perspective and understanding of the problem/situation (2 ears, one mouth)

Question 4

Ask questions to elicit narrative rather than affirmation or denial responses
*exceptions include ___________

Answer 4

life-threatening, serious or severely painful problems