NUR 643E MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
A Comprehensive Sequence for Adult Assessment
*The main grievance
*Hx of the current condition
* Previous medical history
* Previous surgical history
*Hx Family
* Social Hx
*Allergies
*Medications
*Examination of System Symptoms
*Physical Examination
*Evaluation Procedures
*Tx Plan
Objective Information
What the medical professional sees during the physical examination through
auscultation, percussion, palpation, and inspection
Subjective Information
What the individual says about themselves when taking their history
Typical Results
results that fall inside the range
Unusual Results
results that deviate from the norm
, Validity
A test's capacity to measure what it is supposed to measure
Sensitivity
shows the likelihood of finding a problem when a patient actually has it. A test
that has a low ____________ can be considered overly conservative in
determining a positive result, which means it will err on the side of not
detecting an illness in a sick individual.
Particulars
the proportion of subjects that do not have a sickness or condition that are
genuine negatives. To put it another way, it refers to the test's or instrument's
capacity to produce normal or negative results for a healthy individual.
Taking History
An explanation of the patient's signs and symptoms as well as specifics
regarding the patient's primary complaint are provided in this step of the patient
assessment procedure.
*Listen intently to the patient's story and pose open-ended questions.
* Create a comprehensive and organized plan for taking a history and
performing a physical examination.
*Remain receptive to the patient and the clinical information.
*Always include "the worst-case scenario" in your list of potential causes for
the patient's issue, and ensure that it can be safely ruled out.
* Examine any errors in the gathering or interpretation of data.
*To resolve doubts, discuss with colleagues and go over the relevant clinical
literature.
*Apply clinical evidence evaluation principles to patient data and testing.
Psychopathology
scientific investigation of mental illnesses
Pathophysiology
The study of how illness processes impact bodily functions
LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
A Comprehensive Sequence for Adult Assessment
*The main grievance
*Hx of the current condition
* Previous medical history
* Previous surgical history
*Hx Family
* Social Hx
*Allergies
*Medications
*Examination of System Symptoms
*Physical Examination
*Evaluation Procedures
*Tx Plan
Objective Information
What the medical professional sees during the physical examination through
auscultation, percussion, palpation, and inspection
Subjective Information
What the individual says about themselves when taking their history
Typical Results
results that fall inside the range
Unusual Results
results that deviate from the norm
, Validity
A test's capacity to measure what it is supposed to measure
Sensitivity
shows the likelihood of finding a problem when a patient actually has it. A test
that has a low ____________ can be considered overly conservative in
determining a positive result, which means it will err on the side of not
detecting an illness in a sick individual.
Particulars
the proportion of subjects that do not have a sickness or condition that are
genuine negatives. To put it another way, it refers to the test's or instrument's
capacity to produce normal or negative results for a healthy individual.
Taking History
An explanation of the patient's signs and symptoms as well as specifics
regarding the patient's primary complaint are provided in this step of the patient
assessment procedure.
*Listen intently to the patient's story and pose open-ended questions.
* Create a comprehensive and organized plan for taking a history and
performing a physical examination.
*Remain receptive to the patient and the clinical information.
*Always include "the worst-case scenario" in your list of potential causes for
the patient's issue, and ensure that it can be safely ruled out.
* Examine any errors in the gathering or interpretation of data.
*To resolve doubts, discuss with colleagues and go over the relevant clinical
literature.
*Apply clinical evidence evaluation principles to patient data and testing.
Psychopathology
scientific investigation of mental illnesses
Pathophysiology
The study of how illness processes impact bodily functions
