1. Which TXeVWiRQ ZRXld be cRQVideUed a ³leadiQg TXeVWiRQ?´
a. ³PleaVe deVcUibe aQ\ aVVRciaWed V\mSWRmV ZiWh \RXU headacheV?´
b. ³YRX dRQ¶W geW headacheV RfWeQ, dR \RX?´
c. ³WhaW acWiYiWieV affecW Whe VeYeUiW\ Rf \RXU
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1. Which TXeVWiRQ ZRXld be cRQVideUed a ³leadiQg TXeVWiRQ?´
a. ³PleaVe deVcUibe aQ\ aVVRciaWed V\mSWRmV ZiWh \RXU headacheV?´
b. ³YRX dRQ¶W geW headacheV RfWeQ, dR \RX?´
c. ³WhaW acWiYiWieV affecW Whe VeYeUiW\ Rf \RXU headacheV?´
d. ³WhaW WimeV Rf Whe da\ aUe \RXU headacheV Whe mRVW VeYeUe?´
e. ³WhaW ZRUUieV \RX mRVW abRXW \RXU headache?´
ANS: B
ThiV TXeVWiRQ ZRXld limiW Whe iQfRUmaWiRQ iQ Whe SaWieQW¶V aQVZeU. The RWheU chRiceV allRZ Whe
patient more discretion about the extent of an answer.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
2. Which action would best promote accurate translations as well as confidentiality when the
caUegiYeU dReV QRW VSeak Whe SaWieQW¶V laQgXage?
a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b. Have a friend of the patient translate.
c. Ask simple leading questions that the patient may understand.
d. Use a neighbor as translator.
e. Involve the family with the translation.
ANS: A
WheQ \RX dR QRW VSeak Whe SaWieQW¶V laQgXage, famil\ membeUV RU fUieQdV ma\ SRVe a
communication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger as an interpreter is
less biased.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
3. Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:
a. allowing the clinician to catch up on documentation.
b. giving you a clue that you should speed up the interview.
c. providing time for reflection.
d. increasing the length of the visit.
e. promoting a calm environment.
ANS: C
Silence is a useful tool during interviews for the purposes of reflection, summoning of
courage, and displaying compassion. It is usually a clue for you to go slower and not to push
too hard.
TOP: Discipline: Behavioral Science MSC: Organ System: General
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