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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The History and Interviewing Process
Chapter 2: Cultural Competency
Chapter 3: Examination Techniques and Equipment
Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
Chapter 5: Mental Status
Chapter 6: Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
Chapter 7: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 8: Lymphatic System
Chapter 9: Head and Neck
Chapter 10: Eyes
Chapter 11: Ears, Nose, and Throat
Chapter 12: Chest and Lungs
Chapter 13: Heart and Vascular System
Chapter 14: Abdomen
Chapter 15: Breasts and Axillae
Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 17: Neurological System
Chapter 18: Female Genitalia
Chapter 19: Male Genitalia
Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Chapter 21: Older Adults
Chapter 22: Putting It All Together
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Chapter 1: The History and Interviewing Process
1. The primary purpose of the health history in physical examination is to:
A. Establish a definitive diagnosis
B. Provide subjective data guiding focused physical examination and clinical decision-
making
C. Replace physical examination when all findings are normal
D. Document billing codes for insurance
ANS: B
Rationale:
The health history provides subjective data from the client's perspective, forming the foundation for the
physical examination. It guides which systems require focused assessment and establishes the clinical
context.
2. When interviewing a client with acute illness, the practitioner should first address:
A. A complete review of all organ systems
B. The chief complaint using open-ended questions
C. Family history documentation
D. Medication reconciliation
ANS: B
Rationale:
The chief complaint represents the client's primary reason for seeking care. Open-ended questions allow
the client to describe their experience in their own words, providing the most accurate data and
establishing rapport.
3. The OLDCART acronym for symptom analysis stands for:
A. Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Associated symptoms, Relieving factors, Timing
B. Orientation, Lifestyle, Disease, Compliance, Assessment, Review, Treatment
C. Onset, Laboratory, Diagnosis, Clinical, Assessment, Risk, Timing
D. Only Large Diagnoses Can Allow Real Treatment
ANS: A
Rationale:
OLDCART provides a systematic framework for symptom analysis: Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
Associated symptoms, Relieving/Aggravating factors, and Temporal pattern.
4. A client appears reluctant to discuss symptoms during the interview. The most therapeutic
approach is:
A. Review the chart and continue without asking again
B. Use closed-ended questions to speed information gathering
C. Acknowledge discomfort and allow the client to set the pace
D. Ask a family member to provide the history
ANS: C
Rationale:
Acknowledging discomfort and allowing the client to set the pace respects autonomy and encourages
trust. Forcing or rushing the interview can result in incomplete data.
5. Which component of the health history is most likely to reveal hereditary disease risk factors?
A. Past medical history
B. Social history
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C. Family history
D. Review of systems
ANS: C
Rationale:
The family history documents illnesses and causes of death in biological relatives, identifying hereditary
patterns and helping assess genetic risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and
diabetes.
6. The clinician documents the chief complaint as: 'Chest pain for 2 days.' This is:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data documented close to the client's own words
C. A preliminary diagnosis
D. An assessment finding
ANS: B
Rationale:
Chief complaints are subjective data and should be documented in the client's own words to avoid
premature clinical interpretation.
7. The modifying factors component of OLDCART describes:
A. The character and quality of the symptom
B. What makes the symptom better or worse
C. The timing and pattern of the symptom
D. Associated symptoms present
ANS: B
Rationale:
Modifying factors (relieving/aggravating factors) describe what makes symptoms better or worse (e.g.,
'pain worsens with movement,' 'relieved by rest'), helping narrow the differential diagnosis.
8. During an interview, the client says, 'I've been really stressed at home.' The best response is:
A. 'Let's stay focused on physical symptoms.'
B. 'Stress is very common. Let's move on.'
C. 'Tell me more about what's been happening at home.'
D. 'I'll refer you to a social worker.'
ANS: C
Rationale:
'Tell me more' is an open-ended facilitative response encouraging elaboration. Psychosocial context
significantly affects health.
9. Which of the following is objective data during health history collection?
A. Client's report of nausea
B. Observed diaphoresis during the interview
C. Client's description of chest tightness
D. Client's pain rating of 7/10
ANS: B
Rationale:
Objective data is observable and measurable by the clinician. Observed diaphoresis is an objective
finding; all other options represent subjective client-reported data.
10. The review of systems (ROS) is best described as:
A. A physical examination of all body systems
B. A systematic symptom survey by organ system using client report
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The History and Interviewing Process
Chapter 2: Cultural Competency
Chapter 3: Examination Techniques and Equipment
Chapter 4: The Complete Health History
Chapter 5: Mental Status
Chapter 6: Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
Chapter 7: Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 8: Lymphatic System
Chapter 9: Head and Neck
Chapter 10: Eyes
Chapter 11: Ears, Nose, and Throat
Chapter 12: Chest and Lungs
Chapter 13: Heart and Vascular System
Chapter 14: Abdomen
Chapter 15: Breasts and Axillae
Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 17: Neurological System
Chapter 18: Female Genitalia
Chapter 19: Male Genitalia
Chapter 20: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
Chapter 21: Older Adults
Chapter 22: Putting It All Together
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Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 10th Ed. | Ball, Dains, Flynn, Solomon & Stewart
Chapter 1: The History and Interviewing Process
1. The primary purpose of the health history in physical examination is to:
A. Establish a definitive diagnosis
B. Provide subjective data guiding focused physical examination and clinical decision-
making
C. Replace physical examination when all findings are normal
D. Document billing codes for insurance
ANS: B
Rationale:
The health history provides subjective data from the client's perspective, forming the foundation for the
physical examination. It guides which systems require focused assessment and establishes the clinical
context.
2. When interviewing a client with acute illness, the practitioner should first address:
A. A complete review of all organ systems
B. The chief complaint using open-ended questions
C. Family history documentation
D. Medication reconciliation
ANS: B
Rationale:
The chief complaint represents the client's primary reason for seeking care. Open-ended questions allow
the client to describe their experience in their own words, providing the most accurate data and
establishing rapport.
3. The OLDCART acronym for symptom analysis stands for:
A. Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Associated symptoms, Relieving factors, Timing
B. Orientation, Lifestyle, Disease, Compliance, Assessment, Review, Treatment
C. Onset, Laboratory, Diagnosis, Clinical, Assessment, Risk, Timing
D. Only Large Diagnoses Can Allow Real Treatment
ANS: A
Rationale:
OLDCART provides a systematic framework for symptom analysis: Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
Associated symptoms, Relieving/Aggravating factors, and Temporal pattern.
4. A client appears reluctant to discuss symptoms during the interview. The most therapeutic
approach is:
A. Review the chart and continue without asking again
B. Use closed-ended questions to speed information gathering
C. Acknowledge discomfort and allow the client to set the pace
D. Ask a family member to provide the history
ANS: C
Rationale:
Acknowledging discomfort and allowing the client to set the pace respects autonomy and encourages
trust. Forcing or rushing the interview can result in incomplete data.
5. Which component of the health history is most likely to reveal hereditary disease risk factors?
A. Past medical history
B. Social history
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C. Family history
D. Review of systems
ANS: C
Rationale:
The family history documents illnesses and causes of death in biological relatives, identifying hereditary
patterns and helping assess genetic risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and
diabetes.
6. The clinician documents the chief complaint as: 'Chest pain for 2 days.' This is:
A. Objective data
B. Subjective data documented close to the client's own words
C. A preliminary diagnosis
D. An assessment finding
ANS: B
Rationale:
Chief complaints are subjective data and should be documented in the client's own words to avoid
premature clinical interpretation.
7. The modifying factors component of OLDCART describes:
A. The character and quality of the symptom
B. What makes the symptom better or worse
C. The timing and pattern of the symptom
D. Associated symptoms present
ANS: B
Rationale:
Modifying factors (relieving/aggravating factors) describe what makes symptoms better or worse (e.g.,
'pain worsens with movement,' 'relieved by rest'), helping narrow the differential diagnosis.
8. During an interview, the client says, 'I've been really stressed at home.' The best response is:
A. 'Let's stay focused on physical symptoms.'
B. 'Stress is very common. Let's move on.'
C. 'Tell me more about what's been happening at home.'
D. 'I'll refer you to a social worker.'
ANS: C
Rationale:
'Tell me more' is an open-ended facilitative response encouraging elaboration. Psychosocial context
significantly affects health.
9. Which of the following is objective data during health history collection?
A. Client's report of nausea
B. Observed diaphoresis during the interview
C. Client's description of chest tightness
D. Client's pain rating of 7/10
ANS: B
Rationale:
Objective data is observable and measurable by the clinician. Observed diaphoresis is an objective
finding; all other options represent subjective client-reported data.
10. The review of systems (ROS) is best described as:
A. A physical examination of all body systems
B. A systematic symptom survey by organ system using client report
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