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www.nursylab.com G R A D E S M O R E . C O MAdvanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning , Third Edition Test Bank Copyright © 2018 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, as Ascend Learning Company 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 priv ate room and asks the patient to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the patient suffic ient time to change, he then comes back in and asks permission to conduct the history. He sits next to t he 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 a nd 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 in order to gain a deeper level of understanding of the patient’s current condition. Ans: A Complexity: Difficult Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis 5. Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories? 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. Ans: A Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application 6. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the loc ation of the symptoms? A) Precipitating factors B) Quality C) Radiation D) Severity Ans: B Complexity: Difficult Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies WWW.GRADESMORE.COM
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www.nursylab.com G R A D E S M O R E . C O MAdvanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning , Third Edition Test Bank Copyright © 2018 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, as Ascend Learning Company Taxonomy: Analysis 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 taking a PMI, 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 been vaccinated with BCG, 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: Remember 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: Difficult Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis 10. Recording the patient’s occupation falls under which category? A) PHI B) FH C) SH D) ROS Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 WWW.GRADESMORE.COM
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www.nursylab.com G R A D E S M O R E . C O MAdvanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning , Third Edition Test Bank Copyright © 2018 Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, as Ascend Learning Company Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall 11. A focused ROS: 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 patien t’s symptoms. C) includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affecte d. D) covers 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 lightheadednes s. As the provider takes a health history, he or she should: 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. Ans: C Complexity: Difficult Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis True/False 1. True or False? 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. Ans: True Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall 2. True or False? Ethnocentrism, 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 WWW.GRADESMORE.COM
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