Patient Assessment – Medical History, Physical
Examination & Vital Signs | Exam Questions with
100% Verified Answers | 2026–2027
, What is the primary purpose of patient To evaluate a patient's health status and identify their
assessment? needs.
What should be reviewed before taking The clinical record.
a patient history?
What is the first step in the interview Greeting the patient and establishing rapport.
sequence?
What technique involves listening Active listening.
attentively to the patient?
What are open-ended questions used To invite the patient to share their story in detail.
for in patient history taking?
What is the Chief Complaint (CC) in a The primary symptom or concern that prompts the
health history? patient to seek care.
What does the History of Present The Chief Complaint, detailing how symptoms
Illness (HPI) amplify? developed.
What does the acronym OLD CART Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
stand for? Aggravating/Alleviating factors, Radiation, Timing.
What are 'pertinent positives and Relevant portions of the Review of Systems that relate
negatives' in a patient history? to the patient's symptoms.
What should be included in the Past Childhood and adult illnesses, including medical and
Medical History (PMH)? psychiatric conditions.
Examination & Vital Signs | Exam Questions with
100% Verified Answers | 2026–2027
, What is the primary purpose of patient To evaluate a patient's health status and identify their
assessment? needs.
What should be reviewed before taking The clinical record.
a patient history?
What is the first step in the interview Greeting the patient and establishing rapport.
sequence?
What technique involves listening Active listening.
attentively to the patient?
What are open-ended questions used To invite the patient to share their story in detail.
for in patient history taking?
What is the Chief Complaint (CC) in a The primary symptom or concern that prompts the
health history? patient to seek care.
What does the History of Present The Chief Complaint, detailing how symptoms
Illness (HPI) amplify? developed.
What does the acronym OLD CART Onset, Location, Duration, Character,
stand for? Aggravating/Alleviating factors, Radiation, Timing.
What are 'pertinent positives and Relevant portions of the Review of Systems that relate
negatives' in a patient history? to the patient's symptoms.
What should be included in the Past Childhood and adult illnesses, including medical and
Medical History (PMH)? psychiatric conditions.
