Chapter 2

Info that is evident only to the patient and cannot be perceived by the observer is known as which of the following?

These types of questions focus on specific information and provide clarification.

Subjective manifestations of disease are termed:

In what section of the patient's history would you find information about a possible history of exposure to asbestos?

T/F:Proper diagnosis and treatment are determined to a great extent by the accuracy and detail of the patient's history.

Your patient has pneumonia and complains of cough but denies fever. How would you classify the lack of fever?

Your patient has a DNR label on his chart and at the head of his bed. This indicates which of the following?

What part of the health history answers the open-ended question of "What brought you to the hospital?"

A pt can't provide a history, and it is obtained from a close relative. This is an example of which of the following?

The family history may be helpful in diagnosing a patient with which of the following problems?

Type of questions that encourage pt to describe events as they see them, bring out concerns, and promote understanding

In what section of the patient history can a detailed description of the patient's current symptoms be found?

Your patient has a 50 pack-year smoking history. Which of the following can be consistent with this history?