Advanced Health Assessment Midterm Review of Quiz
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Walden University • NURS 6501
Q1: The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
A: D. Chief Complaint
Q2: A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part
of the H&P would you place this information?
A: A. History of present illness
Q3: Which of the following best describes the patient record? A. describes the approach to a problem B.
serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents examination
findings C. shows your clinical thought process D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
A: B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents examination
findings
Q4: The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important because:
A: B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
Q5: During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
A: A. risk for suicide
Q6: Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions
in the United States known as:
A: B. generalized anxiety disorder
Q7: Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A: C. arthritis
Q8: A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A: A. 18.5-24.9
, Q9: The comprehensive health history:
A: C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
Q10: Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A: B. Dry lips
Q11: During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction ability?
A: A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
Q12: Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated
and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly last night and can remember only recent events.
Of the following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this brief history?
A: C. Delirium
Q13: Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and interview process?
A: A. Inspection
Q14: During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the patient's:
A: B. Perception of his/her own pain
Q15: The general survey of the patient includes all of the following except:
A: B. tanner stage
Q16: One of the main differences between a comprehensive and focused assessment is:
A: B. for the focused assessment you will select the methods relevant to thorough assessment of the targeted problem
Q17: Which of the following is an example of subjective data: A. Mr. D's vital signs are BP 138/66 P 107 T 99.9
SPO2 92% RR 20 B. Mr. D has inspiratory and expiratory wheezes noted during auscultation of the lungs C.
Mr D's CXR shows an infiltrate in the left lower lobe consistent with pneumonia D. Mr D is a 53 year old male
who presents to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and says "it hurts to take deep breaths." He
reports this started 2 days ago and says he's been having fever and chills.
A: D. Mr D is a 53 year old male who presents to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and says "it hurts to take
deep breaths." He reports this started 2 days ago and says he's been having fever and chills.
Questions | UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Walden University • NURS 6501
Q1: The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)?
A: D. Chief Complaint
Q2: A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part
of the H&P would you place this information?
A: A. History of present illness
Q3: Which of the following best describes the patient record? A. describes the approach to a problem B.
serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents examination
findings C. shows your clinical thought process D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient
A: B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents examination
findings
Q4: The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important because:
A: B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
Q5: During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last
3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
A: A. risk for suicide
Q6: Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions
in the United States known as:
A: B. generalized anxiety disorder
Q7: Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A: C. arthritis
Q8: A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A: A. 18.5-24.9
, Q9: The comprehensive health history:
A: C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
Q10: Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A: B. Dry lips
Q11: During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction ability?
A: A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
Q12: Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days Dave has become agitated
and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept very poorly last night and can remember only recent events.
Of the following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this brief history?
A: C. Delirium
Q13: Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and interview process?
A: A. Inspection
Q14: During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the patient's:
A: B. Perception of his/her own pain
Q15: The general survey of the patient includes all of the following except:
A: B. tanner stage
Q16: One of the main differences between a comprehensive and focused assessment is:
A: B. for the focused assessment you will select the methods relevant to thorough assessment of the targeted problem
Q17: Which of the following is an example of subjective data: A. Mr. D's vital signs are BP 138/66 P 107 T 99.9
SPO2 92% RR 20 B. Mr. D has inspiratory and expiratory wheezes noted during auscultation of the lungs C.
Mr D's CXR shows an infiltrate in the left lower lobe consistent with pneumonia D. Mr D is a 53 year old male
who presents to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and says "it hurts to take deep breaths." He
reports this started 2 days ago and says he's been having fever and chills.
A: D. Mr D is a 53 year old male who presents to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and says "it hurts to take
deep breaths." He reports this started 2 days ago and says he's been having fever and chills.
