POST TEST FOR MODULE 39:  History Taking       Catalog

                                                                   

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1. The chief complaint must be written in the patient's own words.

A. true

B. false

2. The patient complains of a "dull" ache in the eye.  Which element of the HPI would this fall under?

A. Quality

B. Severity

C. Duration

D. Context

3. The patient states that the eye pain started when he was mowing the lawn.  Which element of the HPI would this fall under?

A. Quality

B. Severity

C. Duration

D. Context

4. The patient states that he is currently having some chest pain.  This information would be recorded under the:

A. chief complaint

B. history of present illness

C. review of systems

D. past medical histories

5. The patient had heart bypass surgery in 1995.  This information would be included in the:

A. review of systems

B. past ocular history

C. past medical history

D. past surgical history

6. The term "non-compliance" usually refers to:

A. an unruly patient

B. a patient who does not have insurance

C. a patient who does not use a mediation as prescribed

D. a contact lens that does not fit well

7. Which is an adverse reaction to a drug, but is not an allergic reaction?

A. nausea

B. itching

C. hives

D. constricted airway

8. For which disease is a family history least important?

A. glaucoma

B. macular degeneration

C. retinal detachment

D. cataract

9. With respect to an eye exam, the patient's hobby is an unimportant part of the social history.

A. true

B. false

10. The patient is complaining of floaters.  Which of the following questions is not pertinent to this chief complaint?

A. When did you first notice the floaters?

B. Are there many floaters, or just a few?

C. Do you have a family history of strabismus?

D. Are you diabetic?

11. "HIPAA" stands for:

A. Health Information, Patient Accounts, and Authorizations

B. Health Insurance Plans, Accounts, and Authorizations

C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

D. A very cool African-American

12. Any doctor in the practice is authorized to view any patient chart at any time.

A. True

B. False

13. Which complaint would not be classified as an emergency?

A. acute pain associated with blurry vision

B. acute pain associated with a bump on the eyelid

C. A sudden decrease in vision

D. A chemical splash into the eye

14. With regard to history taking, the patient's "orientation" refers to:

A. Her understanding of "person, place, and time"

B. Her ability to walk unassisted

C. Her understanding of your office procedures

D. Her sexual preference

15. Which is the proper way to make a correction in the chart?

A. White out the mistake and write over it.

B. Use a sharpie to black out the mistake and then write beside it.

C. Strike through the mistake once, write the correction beside it, and initial the correction.

D. Tear up the page and start over again, even if there are other entries on the page.