Student Evaluation

Objective Questions

1. You meet Mr. Kim for the first time today. When asking about OTC or ‘other’ medications he looks away from you and says quickly that he takes some other supplements that were given to him as a gift. You should: (click on ONE correct answer)

	A. Go onto the next question not to be too inquisitive.
	B. State as his doctor you need to know all the medications that he takes or you will be unable to provide medical care to him.
	C. You state you understand many Koreans believe in Korean traditional medicine practices. State that it is really important to know everything that you take because some medications may interact with each other.
	D. Tell him that he should stop taking the supplements because they are of no help to him.

Correct

Correct! It is important to understand the prevalence of reliance on traditional health care practices.

Incorrect

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2. Mrs. Kim, a 65 year old female, comes to your clinic with a complaint of a mass on her chest. Further questioning reveals that she has never had a pap smear or mammogram. You should: (click on ONE correct answer):

	A. Chastise her in her lack of preventive care practices.
	B. Tell her you would like to perform an extensive physical examination. You ask if an examination could be performed with a female nurse or if she would prefer a female physician.
	C. Tell her to get undressed and proceed with a breast examination.
	D. None of the above.

Correct

Correct! It is important to understand the importance of modesty.

Incorrect

Incorrect. Try again.

3. You are taking care of Mr. Lee, an 80 year old male. Work-up reveals he has metastatic liver cancer. The family insists that he should not be told of the diagnosis. You should: (click on ONE correct answer):

	A. Listen to the family and tell the patient he has gastroenteritis.
	B. Tell the patient to f-up with his primary care provider.
	C. Tell the patient he has metastatic liver cancer and that he has 3 months to live.
	D. Ask the patient what does he know about his health currently and how much would he like to be told.

Correct

Correct! It is important to understand what the patient’s wishes are with regarding to disclosure.

Incorrect

Incorrect. Try again.

4. Mr. Kim is a 60 year old male who you diagnosed with diabetes 2 months ago. Upon questioning it is revealed he has no started any of the diabetes medications. You should: (click on ONE correct answer)

	A. Tell him if he does not start taking the medications you can not continue to see him.
	B. Continue to stress that it is important to take the medication.
	C. Ask him if he has any reservations/concerns about taking the medicine.
	D. Refer him to an endocrinologist.

Correct

Correct! Concerns may include costs of medications, fear of side effects. Fear of needles.

Incorrect

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Ms. Kim comes to clinic today after a long-absence. You notice she has lost weight, appears fatigued and is teary-eyed during the meeting. Since you last saw her, her mother-in-law has moved in because she is no longer able to take care of herself. Ms. Kim states that in addition to her job, taking care of her husband and children now she has to change the mother-in-law’s diapers and feed her. You should: (click on ONE correct answer)

	A. Tell her that you understand that this is the role of a Korean woman in the family and continue with the physical exam.
	B. Arrange for closer follow-up appointment.
	C. Refer her to community based organizations or support groups such as caregiver support groups.
	D. Tell her that there is nothing she can do.

Correct

Correct! Caregiver burden is a problem in many ethnic populations. Caregivers need the support and understanding of others and information to help them.

Incorrect

Incorrect. Try again.

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