Asking the Patient "Can You Tell Me More About Your

question 5

Multiple Choice

Asking the patient "Can you tell me more about your symptoms?" is which method of collecting patient data?

• A) Asking closed-ended questions
• B) Asking open-ended questions
• C) Asking hypothetical questions
• D) Encouraging patient to take the lead
• E) Asking leading questions

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Definitions:

Frenulum

A small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.

Crypts

Small, pit-like depressions or pockets on the surface of the tonsils, which can collect debris and contribute to tonsil infections.

Involuted Tonsils

Tonsils that have undergone reduction in size or have become less prominent, often due to normal aging or resolved inflammation.

Salivary Glands

Glands located around the mouth that produce saliva, aiding in digestion and oral health.