AHA EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL UPDATED
ANSWERS
Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history? -
ANSWER>>A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective
data.
What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . .
and letting the patient know that you are really hearing"? - ANSWER>>empathy
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,
anadbirabs.ckosmt/theest 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? - ANSWER>>He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in
their own clothing for their comfort.
Both comprehensive and focused health histories contain all of the following
EXCEPT what? - ANSWER>>reliability data
What feature of the current mnemonic device for capturing a history of present
illness was NOT contained in the traditional mnemonic? - ANSWER>>Exposure to
any infectious agents or toxic materials
, What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history? -
ANSWER>>CLIENT OUTCOMES
When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct? - ANSWER>>Do NOT take
the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
A focused ROS: - ANSWER>>includes questions directed toward the systems most
likely to be involved in the patient's symptoms.
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and
lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, she should: -
ANSWER>>focus her interest and questions on the patient's neurologic system.
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. - ANSWER>>True
Ethnocentrism is active belief in one's cultural superiority and is NOT a concern
for well- intentioned caregivers. - ANSWER>>false
When taking a patient's chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using
standard medical terminology for clarity. - ANSWER>>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 like use
of salt and oil in food preparation and methods of cooking. - ANSWER>>true
What does PQRST stand for? - ANSWER>>Precipitating factors, quality, radiation,
severity, and timing
What are 10 body systems that compose a comprehensive review of systems? -
ANSWER>>general/constitutional, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/throat,
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast,
ANSWERS
Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history? -
ANSWER>>A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective
data.
What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total communication . . .
and letting the patient know that you are really hearing"? - ANSWER>>empathy
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,
anadbirabs.ckosmt/theest 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? - ANSWER>>He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in
their own clothing for their comfort.
Both comprehensive and focused health histories contain all of the following
EXCEPT what? - ANSWER>>reliability data
What feature of the current mnemonic device for capturing a history of present
illness was NOT contained in the traditional mnemonic? - ANSWER>>Exposure to
any infectious agents or toxic materials
, What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history? -
ANSWER>>CLIENT OUTCOMES
When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct? - ANSWER>>Do NOT take
the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
A focused ROS: - ANSWER>>includes questions directed toward the systems most
likely to be involved in the patient's symptoms.
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and
lightheadedness. As the provider takes a health history, she should: -
ANSWER>>focus her interest and questions on the patient's neurologic system.
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. - ANSWER>>True
Ethnocentrism is active belief in one's cultural superiority and is NOT a concern
for well- intentioned caregivers. - ANSWER>>false
When taking a patient's chief complaint, rephrase the stated reason using
standard medical terminology for clarity. - ANSWER>>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 like use
of salt and oil in food preparation and methods of cooking. - ANSWER>>true
What does PQRST stand for? - ANSWER>>Precipitating factors, quality, radiation,
severity, and timing
What are 10 body systems that compose a comprehensive review of systems? -
ANSWER>>general/constitutional, skin, eyes, ears, nose, mouth/throat,
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, breast,
