Which Statement Is True Regarding the Recording of Data from the History

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the recording of data from the history and physical examination?

• A)Use long, descriptive sentences to document findings.
• B)Record the data as soon as possible after the interview and physical examination.
• C)If the information is not documented, then it can be assumed that it was done as a standard of care.
• D)The examiner should avoid taking any notes during the history and examination because of the possibility of decreasing the rapport with the patient.

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Definitions:

Basolateral

Pertains to the part and structures at the base and side(s) of a cell, often referencing the orientation in epithelial cells.

Corticomedial

Referring to an area of the brain that is in both the cortical and medial regions, often used in the context of the amygdala.

Allocortex

Part of the cerebral cortex (“outer bark”), composed of three or four layers; plays a role in controlling motivational and emotional states as well as in certain forms of memory.

Cingulate Gyrus

A curved fold covering the corpus callosum, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.