ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
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Chief Complaint - CORRECT ANSWER -
Scrape on foot. It is infected and causing pain(7 out of 10). - CORRECT ANSWER -
Right foot pain, fever, nausea - CORRECT ANSWER -
History of Present Illness - CORRECT ANSWER -
A week ago the scrape startedand the pain got a lot worse in last few days. - CORRECT
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Ms. Jones is a pleasant 28-year-old African American woman who presented to the emergency
department for evaluation of a right foot injury and was admitted for IV antibiotics. She is a good
historian. She hurt the ball of her right foot by scraping it on the edge of a metal step while
changing a light bulb. The injury occurred about one week ago. Her pain has worsened, and the
swelling has persisted. She tried ibuprofen, but it didn't work well. The foot feels better when she
rests, and it hurts more when she walks on it. Her pain is a 9 when she tries to ambulate. She
took her temperature at home and reports it was 102. She has not been eating much and has been
staying in bed the last few days, per patient report. The scrape is red and swollen with exudate
and has no odor; she reports the swelling and exudate started two days ago. She reports diarrhea
overnight. Pain improved with oxycodone. Stomach upset. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pain Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -
6/7 out of 10 - CORRECT ANSWER -
, Pain is rated as 7. Pain is localized to ball of foot related to wound. Dull and constant ache.
Patient has tried ibuprofen, but reports it does not work well. Patient states there is relief when
foot is elevated, not walking on it. Patient answers questions clearly and consistently. Offers
information without hesitation. Vital signs are within range. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Allergies - CORRECT ANSWER -
Allergic to penicillin, and also allergic to cats. - CORRECT ANSWER -
• Penicillin: rash - CORRECT ANSWER -
• Cats: wheezing, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, asthma exacerbation - CORRECT
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• No food allergies - CORRECT ANSWER -
• Not allergic to latex - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immunizations - CORRECT ANSWER -
Seasonal flu vaccine is not completed yet. - CORRECT ANSWER -
All other vaccines are given. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Up-to-date, tetanus booster within the last year. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Medications - CORRECT ANSWER -