Health History and Physical Assessment| Question & Statement| Verified 100%
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Physical Assessment
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Physical Assessment
Health History and Physical
Assessment| Question & Statement|
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**What is the primary purpose of collecting a comprehensive health history from a patient?**
To gather information that helps guide the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
**What is the significance of d...
Health History and Physical
Assessment| Question & Statement|
Verified 100%
**What is the primary purpose of collecting a comprehensive health history from a patient?**
To gather information that helps guide the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
**What is the significance of documenting a patient's allergies during the health history
assessment?**
Allergies can influence treatment decisions and prevent potential adverse reactions to
medications or procedures.
**Which part of the health history is typically obtained by asking open-ended questions to the
patient?**
The chief complaint and history of present illness.
**When assessing a patient’s family history, why is it important to inquire about genetic
conditions or illnesses that run in the family?**
It helps identify the patient’s risk for hereditary conditions and provides insights into their
overall health risks.
**Which of the following would be most concerning if found in a patient's past medical
history?**
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,A. Previous appendectomy
B. Recent diagnosis of diabetes
C. Smoking history of 10 years
D. History of multiple myocardial infarctions
D. History of multiple myocardial infarctions
**What is the best method for assessing a patient's level of consciousness during a physical
examination?**
Using the Glasgow Coma Scale to evaluate eye, verbal, and motor responses.
**Why is it important to ask a patient about their social history during a health assessment?**
Social history helps assess lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use, exercise, and
dietary habits, which are important for understanding the patient’s health risks.
**Which of the following is an example of objective data during a physical examination?**
A. The patient reports feeling short of breath
B. The patient states they have not been sleeping well
C. The nurse observes cyanosis of the lips
D. The patient describes a headache
C. The nurse observes cyanosis of the lips
**What is the correct order of techniques for performing a physical examination on the
**Why is auscultation performed before palpation during an abdominal assessment?**
Palpation can alter bowel sounds, so auscultation is performed first to obtain an accurate
assessment of gastrointestinal activity.
**When conducting a musculoskeletal assessment, which action should the nurse take first when
examining a patient’s joints?**
Assess the joint for range of motion (ROM) to check for limitations or pain.
**What is the most important thing to note when assessing a patient’s pulse during a physical
examination?**
The rate, rhythm, and strength of the pulse, as these can indicate cardiovascular health.
**What is the purpose of palpating the patient's lymph nodes during the physical examination?**
To check for swelling, tenderness, or enlargement, which may indicate infection or
malignancy.
**What is the significance of performing a focused assessment on the respiratory system in a
patient with a history of smoking?**
Smoking is a risk factor for chronic respiratory diseases, and this assessment can help detect
early signs of respiratory dysfunction.
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