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Health Assessment




MIDTERM EXAM GUIDE




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,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary objective
of an initial health assessment?
A) Diagnosis of medical conditions
B) Establishment of a therapeutic relationship
C) Development of a treatment plan
D) Identification of patient education needs
Correct Answer: B) Establishment of a therapeutic relationship
Rationale: The initial health assessment is crucial for establishing
rapport and trust, which are foundational for a therapeutic
relationship.


2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the most reliable indicator of
a patient's respiratory status and should be assessed first.
Correct Answer: Respiratory rate
Rationale: The respiratory rate offers immediate information
about the patient's respiratory status and is a vital sign that can
indicate distress.


3. True/False: A comprehensive health assessment includes the
patient's psychological, social, and economic status.
Correct Answer: True
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, Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment is holistic and
includes all aspects of a patient's well-being, not just the physical
symptoms.


4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are components of a mental status examination?
A) Appearance
B) Mood
C) Intelligence
D) Thought content
E) Perception
Correct Answers: A) Appearance, B) Mood, D) Thought
content, E) Perception
Rationale: A mental status examination includes an assessment of
appearance, mood, thought content, and perception but not
intelligence.


5. Multiple Choice: In assessing a patient's abdominal pain, which
of the following would be an appropriate question to ask?
A) "Do you think you need surgery?"
B) "What medications have you taken?"
C) "Can you rate your pain on a scale from 1 to 10?"
D) "Have you experienced this pain before?"
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