Question 1

Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sister at 62 
B)  Cousin at 62 
C)  Aunt at 59 
D)  Grandfather at 44 
A)  Sister at 62 
B)  Cousin at 62 
C)  Aunt at 59 
D)  Grandfather at 44 A

Question 2

What are 10 body systems that compose a comprehensive review of systems?

Accepted Answer

10 of the following: general/constitutional, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/throat, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast, musculoskeletal, neurologic, mental/psychiatric, lymphatic, hematologic, and endocrine

Question 3

What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient know that you are really hearing"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural competence 
B)  Patience 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Top-tier communication 
A)  Cultural competence 
B)  Patience 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Top-tier communication C

Question 4

In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precipitating factors 
B)  Quality 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Severity 
A)  Precipitating factors 
B)  Quality 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Severity

Question 5

Ethnocentrism, belief in the superiority of one's own beliefs and values, is a major barrier to establishing effective patient-provider relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A focused ROS:

Accepted Answer

A)  involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS. 
B)  includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient's symptoms. 
C)  includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected. 
D)  covers all body systems. 
A)  involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS. 
B)  includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient's symptoms. 
C)  includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected. 
D)  covers all body systems.

Question 7

What does PQRST stand for?

Accepted Answer

Precipitating factor

Question 8

A 58-year-old man at risk of diabetes, with a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet, is unwilling to follow his provider's recommendations to modify his routine. Because he has not yet experienced the negative health consequences of his actions, he cannot be classified as resistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 12

What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?

Accepted Answer

A)  PQRST 
B)  CLIENT OUTCOMES 
C)  PRACTICE 
D)  GOOD MEDICINE 
A)  PQRST 
B)  CLIENT OUTCOMES 
C)  PRACTICE 
D)  GOOD MEDICINE

Question 13

Social history includes a detailed diet history, best performed as a record of food and beverage intake by the patient for a typical week, that includes things like use of salt and oil in food preparation and methods of cooking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A patient's recall of his or her current health needs and past health is subject to error and is also a critical component in the caregiving process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 16

Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?

Accepted Answer

A)  PHI 
B)  FH 
C)  SH 
D)  ROS 
A)  PHI 
B)  FH 
C)  SH 
D)  ROS

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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 slightly above eye level to give the patient nonverbal reassurance of his experience and professionalism. 
D)  He should have asked explicitly about the nonverbal changes he was noticing in order to gain a deeper level of understanding of the patient's current condition. 
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 slightly above eye level to give the patient nonverbal reassurance of his experience and professionalism. 
D)  He should have asked explicitly about the nonverbal changes he was noticing in order to gain a deeper level of understanding of the patient's current condition.

Question 18

When taking a patient's chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using standard medical terminology for clarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Family history should include both parents and grandparents, if information is known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, he or she should:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform a comprehensive ROS. 
B)  skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue. 
C)  focus her interest and questions on the patient's neurologic system. 
D)  spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information she is getting. 
A)  perform a comprehensive ROS. 
B)  skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue. 
C)  focus her interest and questions on the patient's neurologic system. 
D)  spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information she is getting.

Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of CVD?

What are 10 body systems that compose a comprehensive review of systems?

What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient know that you are really hearing"?

In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the symptoms?

Ethnocentrism, belief in the superiority of one's own beliefs and values, is a major barrier to establishing effective patient-provider relationships.

A focused ROS:

What does PQRST stand for?

A 58-year-old man at risk of diabetes, with a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet, is unwilling to follow his provider's recommendations to modify his routine. Because he has not yet experienced the negative health consequences of his actions, he cannot be classified as resistant.

Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?

Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?

Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?

What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?

Social history includes a detailed diet history, best performed as a record of food and beverage intake by the patient for a typical week, that includes things like use of salt and oil in food preparation and methods of cooking.

A patient's recall of his or her current health needs and past health is subject to error and is also a critical component in the caregiving process.

When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?

Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?

When taking a patient's chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using standard medical terminology for clarity.

Family history should include both parents and grandparents, if information is known.

A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, he or she should:

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

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Exam 1: Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of CVD?

What are 10 body systems that compose a comprehensive review of systems?

What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient know that you are really hearing"?

In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the symptoms?

Ethnocentrism, belief in the superiority of one's own beliefs and values, is a major barrier to establishing effective patient-provider relationships.

A focused ROS:

What does PQRST stand for?

A 58-year-old man at risk of diabetes, with a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet, is unwilling to follow his provider's recommendations to modify his routine. Because he has not yet experienced the negative health consequences of his actions, he cannot be classified as resistant.

Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?

Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?

Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?

What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?

Social history includes a detailed diet history, best performed as a record of food and beverage intake by the patient for a typical week, that includes things like use of salt and oil in food preparation and methods of cooking.

A patient's recall of his or her current health needs and past health is subject to error and is also a critical component in the caregiving process.

When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?

Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?

When taking a patient's chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using standard medical terminology for clarity.

Family history should include both parents and grandparents, if information is known.

A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, he or she should:

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

Filters