When Are Open-Ended Questions Generally Most Useful

question 20

Multiple Choice

When are open-ended questions generally most useful?

• A)During the physical examination
• B)After several close-ended questions have been asked
• C)While designing the genogram
• D)During the review of systems
• E)During the initial part of the interview

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region at convergent plate boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Seawater

The saltwater that makes up the oceans and seas covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, comprising a complex solution of various salts and minerals.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A subaquatic chain of mountains created by the movement of tectonic plates, leading to the formation of new ocean floor.

Decompression

The reduction of pressure around a body, often used in contexts related to diving or escaping from high-pressure environments.