PROGRESSIVE CARE RN A V1
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the role of therapeutic communication in health assessments?
Answer: It is essential for gathering accurate health histories and
building trust with patients.
⩥ What should be avoided to prevent communication pitfalls? Answer:
Leading questions, medical jargon, stereotyping, and patronizing
language.
⩥ What is the importance of preparing the interview environment?
Answer: To ensure comfort, privacy, and hygiene for the patient.
⩥ What is the focus of a comprehensive health history? Answer: A
complete review of all body systems, typically during annual exams.
⩥ What is the focus of a focused health history? Answer: Targeted on
acute symptoms, often used during emergency visits.
⩥ What should be included in the documentation of health history?
Answer: All relevant patient information, including subjective data and
verification of reliability.
,⩥ What is the significance of eye contact in patient communication?
Answer: It demonstrates openness and respect, enhancing the therapeutic
relationship.
⩥ What does the OLDCARTS mnemonic stand for? Answer: Onset,
Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating/Alleviating factors,
Related symptoms, Treatment, Severity
⩥ What is the purpose of the PQRST mnemonic in symptom
assessment? Answer: To evaluate pain through Provocative/Palliative
factors, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Timing
⩥ What demographic data should be collected during a health history?
Answer: Name, DOB, gender, language, allergies, emergency contacts,
and prescriptions
⩥ Why is military history important in health assessments? Answer: It
addresses the complex health needs of veterans, including service-
related health risks.
⩥ What should be documented regarding medication history? Answer:
All medications (prescription, OTC, and supplements), including doses,
reasons for use, and allergies.
, ⩥ What is the significance of the BATHE technique? Answer: It is a
structured screening tool for assessing anxiety, depression, and stress.
⩥ What does the HITS tool assess? Answer: The frequency of intimate
partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence.
⩥ What is the CAGE-AID questionnaire used for? Answer: To assess
alcohol and drug use, and detect substance use disorders.
⩥ What is included in a functional assessment? Answer: The ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and
eating.
⩥ What does a cultural assessment identify? Answer: Cultural factors
impacting health, such as communication preferences and health
practices.
⩥ What is the FICA tool used for? Answer: To explore spirituality in
patient care, focusing on Faith, Importance, and Community.
⩥ What is the Review of Systems (ROS)? Answer: A systematic survey
of all body systems to identify symptoms or their absence.
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the role of therapeutic communication in health assessments?
Answer: It is essential for gathering accurate health histories and
building trust with patients.
⩥ What should be avoided to prevent communication pitfalls? Answer:
Leading questions, medical jargon, stereotyping, and patronizing
language.
⩥ What is the importance of preparing the interview environment?
Answer: To ensure comfort, privacy, and hygiene for the patient.
⩥ What is the focus of a comprehensive health history? Answer: A
complete review of all body systems, typically during annual exams.
⩥ What is the focus of a focused health history? Answer: Targeted on
acute symptoms, often used during emergency visits.
⩥ What should be included in the documentation of health history?
Answer: All relevant patient information, including subjective data and
verification of reliability.
,⩥ What is the significance of eye contact in patient communication?
Answer: It demonstrates openness and respect, enhancing the therapeutic
relationship.
⩥ What does the OLDCARTS mnemonic stand for? Answer: Onset,
Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating/Alleviating factors,
Related symptoms, Treatment, Severity
⩥ What is the purpose of the PQRST mnemonic in symptom
assessment? Answer: To evaluate pain through Provocative/Palliative
factors, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Timing
⩥ What demographic data should be collected during a health history?
Answer: Name, DOB, gender, language, allergies, emergency contacts,
and prescriptions
⩥ Why is military history important in health assessments? Answer: It
addresses the complex health needs of veterans, including service-
related health risks.
⩥ What should be documented regarding medication history? Answer:
All medications (prescription, OTC, and supplements), including doses,
reasons for use, and allergies.
, ⩥ What is the significance of the BATHE technique? Answer: It is a
structured screening tool for assessing anxiety, depression, and stress.
⩥ What does the HITS tool assess? Answer: The frequency of intimate
partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence.
⩥ What is the CAGE-AID questionnaire used for? Answer: To assess
alcohol and drug use, and detect substance use disorders.
⩥ What is included in a functional assessment? Answer: The ability to
perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and
eating.
⩥ What does a cultural assessment identify? Answer: Cultural factors
impacting health, such as communication preferences and health
practices.
⩥ What is the FICA tool used for? Answer: To explore spirituality in
patient care, focusing on Faith, Importance, and Community.
⩥ What is the Review of Systems (ROS)? Answer: A systematic survey
of all body systems to identify symptoms or their absence.
