Questions and Answers(SCORED A+)
A proper greeting: - ANSWER-1) uses a friendly tone
2) addresses both yourself and the patient by name
3) States your reason for being there
The narrowing and broadening of scope in a health history interview occurs in the
contexts of: - ANSWER-an organized progression through topics related to patient
health
How to structure a health interview - ANSWER-Greeting and identifying data
Chief Complaints
History of Present Illness (HPI)
Family History
Personal and Social History
Review of Systems
Greeting and Identifying Data - ANSWER-Greet patient and confirm patients name, age,
and gender
Chief Complaint(s) - ANSWER-Identify symptoms or concerns causing patient to seek
care
History of Present Illness (HPI) - ANSWER-Assess symptoms and patient's thoughts
and feelings about illness
Medical History - ANSWER-Determine allergies, presence and dates of childhood and
adult illnesses, chronic health problems, immunization history, and past hospitalizations