If a medical record note documents that the patient is status post-thyroid resection 10 years ago, this would be an example of the patient's:
A) past history.
B) family history.
C) social history.
D) HPI.
A) past history.
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Which of the following will help you establish a good rapport with a patient during the interview process?
A. Stand at attention to convey a sense of professionalism. B. Ask several questions at once to help the patient get his/her story in order. C. Obtain the patient's preferred name early, and use it frequently during your interview. D. Ask for the patient's name and level of training.
Which of the following is true regarding the maximum life span?
A) Almost all persons die before reaching the maximum life span. B) The maximum life span is different for every person and takes into account health status and occupation. C) The maximum life span is approximately 100 years of age. D) The maximum life span is the average years a person is expected to live based on health status.
An air splint is a dual-walled, tube-shaped device used to temporarily immobilize a long bone. Which of the following statements about air splints is false?
a. They may help control bleeding by applying constant, external pressure to a wound. b. They are most often used to immobilize injuries located distal to the elbow or the knee. c. They are inexpensive and easier to clean than other types of splints. d. They are made of a tough fibrous material that is difficult to puncture.
Which of the following outlines the size, shape, and position of urinary organs?
A. KUB radiography B. Myelography C. Thermography D. Xeroradiography E. Retrograde pyelogram