SHADOW HEALTH: TINA JONES
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH HISTORY
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes Tina Jones’ primary reason for her current visit?
A. A routine follow-up for her asthma management.
B. Acute onset of blurred vision and dizziness.
C. A pre-employment physical for a teaching position.
D. Evaluation of a painful wound on her right foot.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina Jones presents with a scrape on her right foot that she
sustained about a week ago, which has become increasingly painful and swollen.
2. Tina Jones was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at what age?
A. 18 years old
B. 24 years old
C. 12 years old
D. 28 years old
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: During the health history, Tina reports being diagnosed with
Type 2 Diabetes four years ago, at the age of 24.
3. What is Tina’s reported reaction to Penicillin?
A. Anaphylaxis and throat swelling
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Shortness of breath and wheezing
D. Itchy rash and hives
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina identifies Penicillin as an allergen and specifies that it
causes her to develop a rash and hives.
4. Which medication does Tina use as a ‘rescue’ inhaler for her asthma symptoms?
A. Advair
B. Metformin
C. Fluticasone
D. Albuterol
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Albuterol is Tina’s short-acting beta-agonist used for acute
asthma exacerbations (rescue), whereas Advair is her maintenance medication.
5. Regarding her social history, what are Tina’s current tobacco use habits?
A. She smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
B. She has never smoked in her life.
C. She is an occasional smoker when out with friends.
D. She quit smoking entirely three years ago.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Tina reports that she does not smoke regularly but will
occasionally smoke cigarettes in social settings (social smoker).
6. What significant family history does Tina report regarding her maternal grandmother?
A. Breast cancer and osteoporosis
B. Diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease
C. Alzheimer’s disease and stroke
D. No significant medical history reported
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Her maternal grandmother suffers from Type 2 Diabetes, High
Blood Pressure, and eventually developed kidney failure.
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH HISTORY
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes Tina Jones’ primary reason for her current visit?
A. A routine follow-up for her asthma management.
B. Acute onset of blurred vision and dizziness.
C. A pre-employment physical for a teaching position.
D. Evaluation of a painful wound on her right foot.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina Jones presents with a scrape on her right foot that she
sustained about a week ago, which has become increasingly painful and swollen.
2. Tina Jones was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at what age?
A. 18 years old
B. 24 years old
C. 12 years old
D. 28 years old
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: During the health history, Tina reports being diagnosed with
Type 2 Diabetes four years ago, at the age of 24.
3. What is Tina’s reported reaction to Penicillin?
A. Anaphylaxis and throat swelling
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Shortness of breath and wheezing
D. Itchy rash and hives
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina identifies Penicillin as an allergen and specifies that it
causes her to develop a rash and hives.
4. Which medication does Tina use as a ‘rescue’ inhaler for her asthma symptoms?
A. Advair
B. Metformin
C. Fluticasone
D. Albuterol
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Albuterol is Tina’s short-acting beta-agonist used for acute
asthma exacerbations (rescue), whereas Advair is her maintenance medication.
5. Regarding her social history, what are Tina’s current tobacco use habits?
A. She smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
B. She has never smoked in her life.
C. She is an occasional smoker when out with friends.
D. She quit smoking entirely three years ago.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Tina reports that she does not smoke regularly but will
occasionally smoke cigarettes in social settings (social smoker).
6. What significant family history does Tina report regarding her maternal grandmother?
A. Breast cancer and osteoporosis
B. Diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease
C. Alzheimer’s disease and stroke
D. No significant medical history reported
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Her maternal grandmother suffers from Type 2 Diabetes, High
Blood Pressure, and eventually developed kidney failure.
