Diagnosis History and Examination All
Chapters with Answers and Rationals
Define empathy: - answersThe capacity of the clinician to identify with the patient and
feel the patient's pain as the clinician's own.
What does FIFE stand for? - answersF: Feelings
I: Ideas
F: Function
E: Expectations
What are the 7 attributes of a symptom? - answers1. Location
2. Quality
3. Quantity
4. Timing
5. Setting
6. Remitting or exacerbating factors
7. Associated manifestations
What is motivational interviewing? - answersIt is an advanced skill that uses a set of
well-documented techniques that improves health outcome.
When doing motivation interviewing, what are the 3 important factors? - answers1. Ask
open-ended questions
2. Listen to understand the patient
3. Inform by providing information
Before closing the interview, it is important to... - answers1. Review information that was
covered
2. Review future evaluation, treatments and follow-up visits.
3. See if patient has any questions
What is culture? - answersThe system of shared ideas, rules, and meanings that
influences how we view the world, experience it emotionally, and behave in relation to
other people.
What does culturally competent care consist of? - answersUnderstanding of and respect
for the cultures, traditions, and practices of a community.
Define cultural humility: - answersA process that requires humility as individuals
continually engage in self-reflection and self-critique as lifelong learners and reflective
practitioners.