Stage 1 - The Presenting Complaint (Abdo Pain)
Watch the medical English video about doctor patient communication and answer the following questions.
- 1.
The patient's presenting complaint (PC) is a 1-month history of abdominal pain.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Dr Jones practices family medicine and is known as a:
- A.
Gynaecologist
- B.
Gastroenterologist
- C.
General Practitioner
- D.
Surgeon
Correct Answer
C. General PractitionerExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Mr Smith had to wait to see his GP because:
- A.
Dr Jones is lazy
- B.
Dr Jones is new at the health centre
- C.
Dr Jones likes to make his patients wait
- D.
Dr Jones has been quite busy
Correct Answer
D. Dr Jones has been quite busyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Dr Jones's first question is "How can I help you today?" Which of the following questions can also be used? (There is more than 1 answer).
- A.
"What seems to be the problem?"
- B.
"What now?"
- C.
"What do you want?"
- D.
"What brings you here today?"
Correct Answer(s)
A. "What seems to be the problem?"
D. "What brings you here today?"Explanation
"What now?" & "What do you want?" are both rude and shouldn't be used. You have to be polite and make the patient feel welcome and relaxed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Dr Jones asks Jim where the pain is. Which preposition does Jim use to describe the location of his pain?
- A.
On my stomach
- B.
Near my stomach
- C.
In my stomach
- D.
Around my stomach
Correct Answer
D. Around my stomachExplanation
All expressions can be used in other cases except "on my stomach", which makes no sense.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jim describes his pain as: (There is more than 1 answer)
- A.
Terrible
- B.
Chronic
- C.
Mild
- D.
Burning
Correct Answer(s)
A. Terrible
D. BurningExplanation
All of these adjectives can actually be used to describe pain in other cases.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Jim's pain is there all the time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Jim's pain is intermittent because it comes and goes.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Jim's other symptoms include nausea and:
- A.
Loss of appetite
- B.
Loss of consciousness
- C.
Loss of sex drive (libido)
- D.
Weight loss
Correct Answer
A. Loss of appetiteExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The pain moves towards Jim's belly button?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is suggesting that the pain is moving towards Jim's belly button. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."Rate this question:
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