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Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
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Highest Answer Letter: D
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health
assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) Past medical history
C) Results from an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
2. Which statement is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free and quantifiable.
C) Subjective data are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data.
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Understanding
3. What do Coulehan and Block define as “listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient
know that you are really hearing”?
A) Cultural competence
B) Patience
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Chapter 1
C) Empathy
D) Top-tier communication
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
4. 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?
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
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
5. Which information is included in both comprehensive and focused health histories?
A) Identifying data
B) Social history
C) Family history
D) Head-to-toe review of symptoms
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
6. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the
symptoms?
A) Precipitating factors
B) Quality
C) Radiation
D) Severity
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
7. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
A) PQRST
B) CLIENT OUTCOMES
C) PRACTICE
D) GOOD MEDICINE
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
8. When obtaining a past medical history, which of the following is correct?
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 received the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization, make sure
to administer a PPD test.
D) CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Understand
9. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of
CVD?
A) Sister at 62
B) Cousin at 62
C) Aunt at 59
D) Grandfather at 44
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
10. Recording the patient’s occupation falls under which category?
A) History of present illness
B) Family history
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Chapter 1
C) Social history
D) Review of systems
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
11. Which approach would the provider take when conducting a focused ROS?
A) Include a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS.
B) Include questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient’s symptoms.
C) Include questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected.
D) Include all body systems.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
12. A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the
provider takes a health history, they should:
A) perform a comprehensive ROS.
B) skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue.
C) focus their interest and questions on the patient’s neurologic system.
D) spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information they are getting.
Ans: C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? A patient’s recall of their current health needs and past health is subject to error and is
also a critical component in the caregiving process.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
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Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
2. True or False? Ethnocentrism, the belief in the superiority of one’s own beliefs and values, is a major
barrier to establishing effective patient–provider relationships.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
3. True or False? 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.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
4. True or False? When taking a patient’s chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using standard
medical terminology for clarity.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
5. True or False? Family history should include both parents and grandparents, if information is known.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
6. True or False? 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 such as the use of salt and oil in
food preparation and methods of cooking.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
Essay
1. How should the provider handle a conversation with a patient who is upset?
Ans: Be an attentive listener and reflect on what is seen and heard from the patient. Give the patient the
opportunity to confirm the provider’s observations and explain what they are experiencing.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. What are 10 body systems that comprise a comprehensive review of systems?
Ans: Ten of the following: general/constitutional, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/throat, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast, musculoskeletal, neurologic, mental/psychiatric,
lymphatic, hematologic, and endocrine.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 2
Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Taxonomy
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284300222, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. What are the two main general considerations of physical examinations listed in the text?
A) Preparation and sequence
B) Medical and financial
C) Patient interaction and scope
D) Inspection and palpation
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: General Considerations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
2. The physician has begun their first physical examination on a new patient who has come to the clinic
for a well-patient visit. Which of the following is true?
A) The first thing the physician will do as part of the physical examination is collect the history.
B) This will likely be a head-to-toe examination.
C) The exam will likely be brief.
D) The patient will likely be disoriented and unaware of the physician’s tone and expressions.
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: General Considerations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. The physician records a sound as “tympanic.” The physician has just performed which assessment
technique?
A) Palpation
B) Auscultation
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Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 2
C) Percussion
D) Compression
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Assessment Techniques
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
4. A physician is listening to a patient’s heart, but something has negatively impacted the sound. Which of
the following has most likely caused this?
A) Indirect rather than direct percussion
B) A double-lumen stethoscope
C) Lack of palpation
D) Loose-fitting ear tips
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Assessment Techniques
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Understand
5. Which piece of equipment is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a physical
examination?
A) Syringe
B) Measuring tape
C) Occult blood testing materials
D) Culture media
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Head-to-Toe Examination
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
6. The physician records the results of Weber and Rinne tests. What system has the physician
evaluated?
A) Respiratory
B) Gastrointestinal
C) Ears
D) Musculoskeletal
Ans: C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Head-to-Toe Examination
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
Copyright ã 2025 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, as Ascend Learning Company
Fifth Edition Rhoads
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
Quizzes, Midterm and final exams are included (if available in the original resources).
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
⚠️Note on Answer Keys: If the answer key is not included within the chapter
questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
🔒 Safe & secure – thousands of satisfied students trust us every semester.
🛡️Our Guarantees
💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Taxonomy
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284300222, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health
assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) Past medical history
C) Results from an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
2. Which statement is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free and quantifiable.
C) Subjective data are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data.
Ans: D
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Understanding
3. What do Coulehan and Block define as “listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient
know that you are really hearing”?
A) Cultural competence
B) Patience
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Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
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Chapter 1
C) Empathy
D) Top-tier communication
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
4. 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?
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
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
5. Which information is included in both comprehensive and focused health histories?
A) Identifying data
B) Social history
C) Family history
D) Head-to-toe review of symptoms
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
6. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the
symptoms?
A) Precipitating factors
B) Quality
C) Radiation
D) Severity
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
7. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
A) PQRST
B) CLIENT OUTCOMES
C) PRACTICE
D) GOOD MEDICINE
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
8. When obtaining a past medical history, which of the following is correct?
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 received the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization, make sure
to administer a PPD test.
D) CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.
Ans: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Understand
9. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of
CVD?
A) Sister at 62
B) Cousin at 62
C) Aunt at 59
D) Grandfather at 44
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
10. Recording the patient’s occupation falls under which category?
A) History of present illness
B) Family history
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Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
C) Social history
D) Review of systems
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
11. Which approach would the provider take when conducting a focused ROS?
A) Include a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS.
B) Include questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient’s symptoms.
C) Include questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected.
D) Include all body systems.
Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
12. A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the
provider takes a health history, they should:
A) perform a comprehensive ROS.
B) skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue.
C) focus their interest and questions on the patient’s neurologic system.
D) spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information they are getting.
Ans: C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
True/False
1. True or False? A patient’s recall of their current health needs and past health is subject to error and is
also a critical component in the caregiving process.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
2. True or False? Ethnocentrism, the belief in the superiority of one’s own beliefs and values, is a major
barrier to establishing effective patient–provider relationships.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
3. True or False? 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.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
4. True or False? When taking a patient’s chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using standard
medical terminology for clarity.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
5. True or False? Family history should include both parents and grandparents, if information is known.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
6. True or False? 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 such as the use of salt and oil in
food preparation and methods of cooking.
Ans: True
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
Copyright ã 2025 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, as Ascend Learning Company
,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 1
Essay
1. How should the provider handle a conversation with a patient who is upset?
Ans: Be an attentive listener and reflect on what is seen and heard from the patient. Give the patient the
opportunity to confirm the provider’s observations and explain what they are experiencing.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Interviewing
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
2. What are 10 body systems that comprise a comprehensive review of systems?
Ans: Ten of the following: general/constitutional, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/throat, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast, musculoskeletal, neurologic, mental/psychiatric,
lymphatic, hematologic, and endocrine.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
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,Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Fifth Edition
Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 2
Import Settings:
Base Settings: Brownstone Default
Information Field: Complexity
Information Field: Ahead
Information Field: Subject
Information Field: Title
Information Field: Taxonomy
Highest Answer Letter: D
Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No
NAS ISBN13: 9781284300222, add to Ahead, Title tags
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. What are the two main general considerations of physical examinations listed in the text?
A) Preparation and sequence
B) Medical and financial
C) Patient interaction and scope
D) Inspection and palpation
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: General Considerations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
2. The physician has begun their first physical examination on a new patient who has come to the clinic
for a well-patient visit. Which of the following is true?
A) The first thing the physician will do as part of the physical examination is collect the history.
B) This will likely be a head-to-toe examination.
C) The exam will likely be brief.
D) The patient will likely be disoriented and unaware of the physician’s tone and expressions.
Ans: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: General Considerations
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
3. The physician records a sound as “tympanic.” The physician has just performed which assessment
technique?
A) Palpation
B) Auscultation
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Jacqueline Rhoads and Sandra Wiggins Petersen
Assessment quiz
Chapter 2
C) Percussion
D) Compression
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Assessment Techniques
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
4. A physician is listening to a patient’s heart, but something has negatively impacted the sound. Which of
the following has most likely caused this?
A) Indirect rather than direct percussion
B) A double-lumen stethoscope
C) Lack of palpation
D) Loose-fitting ear tips
Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Assessment Techniques
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Understand
5. Which piece of equipment is included on the list of basic equipment needed for a physical
examination?
A) Syringe
B) Measuring tape
C) Occult blood testing materials
D) Culture media
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Head-to-Toe Examination
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Recall
6. The physician records the results of Weber and Rinne tests. What system has the physician
evaluated?
A) Respiratory
B) Gastrointestinal
C) Ears
D) Musculoskeletal
Ans: C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Head-to-Toe Examination
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Physical Examination Strategies
Taxonomy: Application
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