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1. The following information belongs in which section of D. Chief Complaint
the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
2. A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the A. History of present ill-
pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part of ness
the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
3. Which of the following best describes the patient B. serves a dual purpose
record? as it reflects your anaylsis
of the patient's health sta-
A. describes the approach to a problem tus and documents exam-
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of ination findings
the patient's health status and documents examina-
tion findings
C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
4. The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the B. some cultures consid-
interview process are important because: er certain questions and
gestures offensive
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A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and ges-
tures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
5. During an interview, your patient admits to feeling A. risk for suicide
worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
6. Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects B. generalized anxiety dis-
one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in the order
United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
7. Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications C. arthritis
include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
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8. A healthy BMI can best be described as: A. 18.5-24.9
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
9. The comprehensive health history: C. follows the same gener-
al format regardless of the
institution or geographi-
A. has a completely different format that varies with cal location
each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the
institution or geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world,
except Europe
10. Which of the following is not a common symptom of B. Dry lips
depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
11. During a mental status exam, which question might A. What does a rolling
you ask to assess abstraction ability? stone gathers no moss
mean?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
C How long have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name?
12. Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that C. Delirium
within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated and
restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly
last night and can remember only recent events. Of
the following differential diagnoses, which best fits
the symptoms from this brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia
13. Which technique is applied throughout the entire ex- A. Inspection
amination and interview process?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
14. During a patient's pain assessment, the most impor- B. Perception of his/her
tant element is the patient's: own pain
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
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1. The following information belongs in which section of D. Chief Complaint
the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
2. A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the A. History of present ill-
pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part of ness
the H&P would you place this information?
A. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
3. Which of the following best describes the patient B. serves a dual purpose
record? as it reflects your anaylsis
of the patient's health sta-
A. describes the approach to a problem tus and documents exam-
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of ination findings
the patient's health status and documents examina-
tion findings
C. shows your clinical thought process
D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
4. The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the B. some cultures consid-
interview process are important because: er certain questions and
gestures offensive
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A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and ges-
tures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
5. During an interview, your patient admits to feeling A. risk for suicide
worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
A. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
6. Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects B. generalized anxiety dis-
one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in the order
United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
7. Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications C. arthritis
include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
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8. A healthy BMI can best be described as: A. 18.5-24.9
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
9. The comprehensive health history: C. follows the same gener-
al format regardless of the
institution or geographi-
A. has a completely different format that varies with cal location
each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the
institution or geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world,
except Europe
10. Which of the following is not a common symptom of B. Dry lips
depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
11. During a mental status exam, which question might A. What does a rolling
you ask to assess abstraction ability? stone gathers no moss
mean?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
C How long have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name?
12. Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that C. Delirium
within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated and
restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly
last night and can remember only recent events. Of
the following differential diagnoses, which best fits
the symptoms from this brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia
13. Which technique is applied throughout the entire ex- A. Inspection
amination and interview process?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
14. During a patient's pain assessment, the most impor- B. Perception of his/her
tant element is the patient's: own pain
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
