When Taking a Health History from a New Patient in the Outpatient

question 1

Multiple Choice

When taking a health history from a new patient in the outpatient clinic, which information may indicate the need to perform a focused hearing assessment?

• A) The patient has a 20-year history of rheumatoid arthritis.
• B) The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) frequently.
• C) The patient takes atenolol (Tenormin) to prevent angina.
• D) The patient had a scalp laceration about a year ago.

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Definitions:

Affects Us

Refers to the impact or influence that something has on our emotions, thoughts, or behaviors.

Invisible

Something not visible or not easily seen, sometimes referring to societal issues or groups that do not receive adequate attention or recognition.

Family System Theory

A theoretical framework that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe complex interactions within the family.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual in response to external or internal stimuli, often observed and analyzed in psychological contexts.