Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

What is an example of a direct question?

1. How do you feel about your treatment?

2. Would you like to take a nap?

3. Do you feel better now?

4. What do you think about your medicine?

The correct answer is: Do you feel better now?

A direct question seeks a specific response and is structured in a way that expects a clear answer. The choice that best exemplifies this characteristic is “Do you feel better now?” This question is straightforward, requiring the respondent to provide a specific answer regarding their current feelings about their health status. It allows for a simple affirmative or negative response, making it clear and unambiguous. In contrast, the other options either open the question to broader discussion or require more elaboration. For example, “How do you feel about your treatment?” and “What do you think about your medicine?” invite the respondent to share their thoughts and feelings in detail, which can result in varied responses. The option “Would you like to take a nap?” feels direct but implies a decision-making element rather than a simple state of being. Therefore, while they all relate to the individual's feelings or choices, only the chosen option provides a clear, direct inquiry expecting a specific response.