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HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 BWhich of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a
health
assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) A patient's recall of his or her past health conditions
C) Results from an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count - answerAns: B
Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are objective and measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free- quantifiable data.
C) Subjective data- being inherently less accurate- are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data. -
answerAns: D
What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . . and
letting the patient
know that you are really hearing"?
A) Cultural competence
B) Patience
C) Empathy
D) Top-tier communication - answerAns: C
The provider is preparing to take a health history for a new patient. He takes the patient
to a private
room and asks the patient to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the
patient sufficient time
to change he then comes back in and asks permission to conduct the history. He sits
next to the patient
at eye level discreetly observes the patient for any sensory deficits and asks the patient
if he may take
brief notes of the conversation. During the conversation he gives the patient time to
answer questions
fully. He makes sure that his questions do not contain technical terms and quietly
observes the patient's
nonverbal behaviors throughout. Which mistake did the provider make?
A) He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in their own clothing for
their comfort.
, B) He should not have omitted technical terminology. Patients like having a chance to
learn.
C) He should have seated himself - answerAns: A
Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?
A) They both include identifying data.
B) They both include a social history.
C) They both include a family history.
D) They are both conducted in emergency situations. - answerAns: A
In the mnemonic devise PQRST which of the following includes describing the location
of the
symptoms?
A) Precipitating factors
B) Quality
C) Radiation
D) Severity - answerAns: B
What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
A) PQRST
B) CLIENT OUTCOMES
C) PRACTICE
D) GOOD MEDICINE - answerAns: B
When taking a PMI which of the following is correct?
A) Do not take the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
B) Ask the patient for a very brief summary of their current health.
C) If a patient states that they have been vaccinated with BCG make sure to administer
a PPD test.
D) CAM documentation is no longer a requirement. - answerAns: A
Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced
premature onset of
CVD?
A) Sister at 62
B) Cousin at 62
C) Aunt at 59
D) Grandfather at 44 - answerAns: A
Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?
A) PHI
B) FH
C) SH
D) ROS - answerAns: C
A focused ROS:
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