When Assessing a Stable Patient with a Medical Complaint, Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

When assessing a stable patient with a medical complaint, which piece of information will be obtained first and will help to guide the type of exam after the primary assessment has been completed?

• A) Vital signs
• B) Chief complaint
• C) Level of consciousness
• D) Past medical history

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and other anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the object or situation of their fear while teaching them relaxation techniques.

Phobias

Irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations, leading to intense anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment method used by mental health professionals to explore and help resolve personal, behavioral, or psychological problems.

Participant Modeling

A therapeutic technique where a therapist demonstrates a behavior to help a client learn and reproduce it.