MARYVILLE AHA 612 EXAM 1 2024 WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym OLDCARTS stand for? - correct answer✔✔ Onset
Location
Duration - how long has it been going? How long does it last?
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Timing - constant; intermittent
Severity
What does the pain acronym PQRST stand for? - correct answer✔✔ provocative/palliative
quality
region/radiation
severity
timing
What does the pain acronym COLDSPA stand for? - correct answer✔✔ characteristic
onset
location
duration
pattern
associated factors
Describe items to be assessed for PMH? - correct answer✔✔ General health, childhood illnesses, adult
illnesses or chronic diseases, Immunizations, surgeries, serious injuries resulting in disability,
, medications, ability to complete ADLs, allergies and reactions, transfusions, recent screening tests,
emotional status,
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the patient? - correct answer✔✔
Communication built on courtesy, comfort, connection and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a health history? - correct answer✔✔
Effective communication strategies depend on courtesy, comfort, connection, and confirmation. Be
courteous, ensure comfort, both physical and emotional. Be sure that you have connected with the
patient with trust and candor, and confirm that all that has happened during the interaction is clearly
understood and your patient is able to articulate the plan.
What is patient-centered care? - correct answer✔✔ Respecting and responding to patients' wants,
needs and preferences, so that they can make choices in their care that best fit their individual
circumstances. Focus the questions on the patient's feelings and needs.
What are some examples of patient centered questions? - correct answer✔✔ "how are you feeling
today?", "What do you think is causing your symptoms?", "Would you prefer to speak to a female/male
provider instead?", "Do you have people you can talk to about your illness?"
What are potential barriers of patient and provider communication? - correct answer✔✔ Patient
curiosity about you
anxiety
silence
depression
seduction
anger
crying
financial issues
avoidance.
What is the chief concern during a health history? - correct answer✔✔ A brief statement about why the
patient is seeking care. Many interviewers include duration of symptoms.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym OLDCARTS stand for? - correct answer✔✔ Onset
Location
Duration - how long has it been going? How long does it last?
Characteristics
Aggravating factors
Relieving factors
Timing - constant; intermittent
Severity
What does the pain acronym PQRST stand for? - correct answer✔✔ provocative/palliative
quality
region/radiation
severity
timing
What does the pain acronym COLDSPA stand for? - correct answer✔✔ characteristic
onset
location
duration
pattern
associated factors
Describe items to be assessed for PMH? - correct answer✔✔ General health, childhood illnesses, adult
illnesses or chronic diseases, Immunizations, surgeries, serious injuries resulting in disability,
, medications, ability to complete ADLs, allergies and reactions, transfusions, recent screening tests,
emotional status,
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the patient? - correct answer✔✔
Communication built on courtesy, comfort, connection and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a health history? - correct answer✔✔
Effective communication strategies depend on courtesy, comfort, connection, and confirmation. Be
courteous, ensure comfort, both physical and emotional. Be sure that you have connected with the
patient with trust and candor, and confirm that all that has happened during the interaction is clearly
understood and your patient is able to articulate the plan.
What is patient-centered care? - correct answer✔✔ Respecting and responding to patients' wants,
needs and preferences, so that they can make choices in their care that best fit their individual
circumstances. Focus the questions on the patient's feelings and needs.
What are some examples of patient centered questions? - correct answer✔✔ "how are you feeling
today?", "What do you think is causing your symptoms?", "Would you prefer to speak to a female/male
provider instead?", "Do you have people you can talk to about your illness?"
What are potential barriers of patient and provider communication? - correct answer✔✔ Patient
curiosity about you
anxiety
silence
depression
seduction
anger
crying
financial issues
avoidance.
What is the chief concern during a health history? - correct answer✔✔ A brief statement about why the
patient is seeking care. Many interviewers include duration of symptoms.
