Stage 1 - The Presenting Complaint (Abdo Pain)

1. Jim's other symptoms include nausea and:

Loss of appetite

Loss of consciousness

Loss of sex drive (libido)

Weight loss

Jim says his "appetite isn't like it usually is", which indicates loss of apetite or he is "off his food". He does go on to say that eating something can actually help to relieve the pain.

Explanation

Jim says his "appetite isn't like it usually is", which indicates loss of apetite or he is "off his food". He does go on to say that eating something can actually help to relieve the pain.

2. Dr Jones practices family medicine and is known as a:

Gynaecologist

Gastroenterologist

General Practitioner

Surgeon

Dr. Jones is known as a General Practitioner because he practices family medicine. General Practitioners are doctors who provide primary care to patients of all ages and treat a wide range of medical conditions. They are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care and are trained to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries. As a General Practitioner, Dr. Jones would be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families, including preventive care, routine check-ups, and managing chronic conditions.

Explanation

Dr. Jones is known as a General Practitioner because he practices family medicine. General Practitioners are doctors who provide primary care to patients of all ages and treat a wide range of medical conditions. They are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care and are trained to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries. As a General Practitioner, Dr. Jones would be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families, including preventive care, routine check-ups, and managing chronic conditions.

3. The pain moves towards Jim's belly button?

True

False

The statement is suggesting that the pain is moving towards Jim's belly button. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

Explanation

The statement is suggesting that the pain is moving towards Jim's belly button. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

4. The patient's presenting complaint (PC) is a 1-month history of abdominal pain.

True

False

The given statement is true because it states that the patient's presenting complaint is a 1-month history of abdominal pain. This means that the patient has been experiencing abdominal pain for a month, which is their main reason for seeking medical attention.

Explanation

The given statement is true because it states that the patient's presenting complaint is a 1-month history of abdominal pain. This means that the patient has been experiencing abdominal pain for a month, which is their main reason for seeking medical attention.

5. Jim's pain is there all the time.

True

False

Jim's pain is intermittent because it comes and goes.

Explanation

Jim's pain is intermittent because it comes and goes.

6. Dr Jones asks Jim where the pain is. Which preposition does Jim use to describe the location of his pain?

On my stomach

Near my stomach

In my stomach

Around my stomach

All expressions can be used in other cases except "on my stomach", which makes no sense.

Explanation

All expressions can be used in other cases except "on my stomach", which makes no sense.

7. Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP because:

Dr Jones is lazy

Dr Jones is new at the health centre

Dr Jones likes to make his patients wait

Dr Jones has been quite busy

The correct answer is that Dr Jones has been quite busy. This suggests that the reason Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP is because Dr Jones has a lot of patients to attend to, causing a delay in appointments.

Explanation

The correct answer is that Dr Jones has been quite busy. This suggests that the reason Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP is because Dr Jones has a lot of patients to attend to, causing a delay in appointments.