quiz 1

Question 1

a naturopathic doctor has just obtained some initial information from a patient about her main concern. what is the next step?

a) take action immediately
b) perform physical exams
c) ask more questions
d) consider what information is still needed

Answer 1

d) consider what information is still needed

Question 2

if a practitioner is seeking to obtain valuable medical information while exposing the patient to minimal harm, discomfort or inconvenience, what aspect of the diagnostic process will they engage in?

a) medical imaging (i.e. CT scan, MRI)
b) physical examination
c) history taking
d) blood tests

Answer 2

c) history taking

Question 3

in what section of a medical chart would we be most likely to include information about symptoms?

a) objective
b) plan
c) assessment
d) subjective

Answer 3

d) subjective

Question 4

what term is used to describe a mental summary of a practitioners knowledge of a disease?

a) prognosis
b) diagnsosi
c) method of loci
d) illness script

Answer 4

d) illness script

Question 5

what single attribute of a test will best help a practitioner determine its value as evidence as it relates to a particular condition?

a) likelihood ratio
b) sensitivity
c) specificity
d) positive predictive value

Answer 5

a) likelihood ratio ????