Test Bank For
Advanced Health Assessment And
Diagnostic Reasoning Fourth Edition
By Jacqueline Rhoads And Sandra Wiggins
Petersen
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,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Interview And History-Taking Strategies ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Physical Examination Strategies ..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Cultural And Spiritual Assessment ............................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Nutritional Assessment ................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 6 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7 Integumentary Disorders .............................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 8 Eye Disorders ................................................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 9 Ear Disorders ................................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 10 Nose, Sinus, Mouth, And Throat Disorders ................................................................................ 42
Chapter 11 Respiratory Disorders.................................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Disorders ............................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 13 Endocrine Disorders .................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 14 Gastrointestinal Disorders .......................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 15 Neurological Disorders ................................................................................................................ 67
Chapter 16 Male Genitourinary Disorders .................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 17 Female Genitourinary And Breast Disorders.............................................................................. 77
Chapter 18 Musculoskeletal Disorders .......................................................................................................... 81
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,Chapter 1 Interview And History-Taking Strategies
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) A Patient’s Recall Of His Or Her Past Health Conditions
C) Results From An Abdominal Ct Scan
D) Complete Blood Count Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate Gradeslab.Com
Ahead: Functions Of The Interview And Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview And History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
2. Which Of The Following Is True Regarding The Data Taken In A Health History?
A) Most Health History Data Are Objective And Measurable.
B) Objective Data Are Error-Free, Quantifiable Data.
C) Subjective Data, Being Inherently Less Accurate, Are Of Less Value Than Objective Data.
D) A Successful Individualized Plan Of Care Must Incorporate Subjective Data. Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Functions Of The Interview And Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview And History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
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
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?
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, 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
Gradeslab.Com
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 Location 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
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.
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Advanced Health Assessment And
Diagnostic Reasoning Fourth Edition
By Jacqueline Rhoads And Sandra Wiggins
Petersen
1|P age
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Interview And History-Taking Strategies ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Physical Examination Strategies ..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Cultural And Spiritual Assessment ............................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Nutritional Assessment ................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 6 Mental Health Disorders ............................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 7 Integumentary Disorders .............................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 8 Eye Disorders ................................................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 9 Ear Disorders ................................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 10 Nose, Sinus, Mouth, And Throat Disorders ................................................................................ 42
Chapter 11 Respiratory Disorders.................................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Disorders ............................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 13 Endocrine Disorders .................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 14 Gastrointestinal Disorders .......................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 15 Neurological Disorders ................................................................................................................ 67
Chapter 16 Male Genitourinary Disorders .................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 17 Female Genitourinary And Breast Disorders.............................................................................. 77
Chapter 18 Musculoskeletal Disorders .......................................................................................................... 81
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,Chapter 1 Interview And History-Taking Strategies
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) A Patient’s Recall Of His Or Her Past Health Conditions
C) Results From An Abdominal Ct Scan
D) Complete Blood Count Ans: B
Complexity: Moderate Gradeslab.Com
Ahead: Functions Of The Interview And Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview And History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
2. Which Of The Following Is True Regarding The Data Taken In A Health History?
A) Most Health History Data Are Objective And Measurable.
B) Objective Data Are Error-Free, Quantifiable Data.
C) Subjective Data, Being Inherently Less Accurate, Are Of Less Value Than Objective Data.
D) A Successful Individualized Plan Of Care Must Incorporate Subjective Data. Ans: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Functions Of The Interview And Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview And History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
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
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?
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, 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
Gradeslab.Com
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 Location 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
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.
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