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what the health professional observes by inspecting, palpating, percussing, and
auscultating during the physical examination - ANSWER>>objective data
things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses;
symptoms - ANSWER>>subjective data
The most effective way to elicit the ROSs is for the NP to - ANSWER>>Start with
general questions on each of the different body systems
The NP can determine higher cognitive fxn by asking the patient to perform which of
the following tasks? - ANSWER>>Explain the meaning of a proverb
The NP will ask the patient which of the following questions to assess for depression?
- ANSWER>>"Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing
things?"
The NP will document the reason for the visit in which of the following sections of the
encounter note? - ANSWER>>Cheif Complaint
The primary provider will anticipate what percent of outpatients have mental health
disorders? - ANSWER>>20%
Which of the following actions by the NP demonstrates patient-centered interviewing
techniques? - ANSWER>>Determine the personal context of the patient's symptoms
, Which of the following strategies is most effective when dealing with an angry or
disruptive patient? - ANSWER>>Validate the patient's feelings without agreeing with
their reasons
Which of the following variables should have the greatest effect as to how the NP will
conduct the history and physical examination of the child? - ANSWER>>The child's
developmental age
Lesion flat and - ANSWER>>Macule
Lesion is raised - ANSWER>>Papule
Lesion is raised, >1 cm, but not fluid filled - ANSWER>>Plaque
Lesion is raised - ANSWER>>Vesicle
Lesion is raised >1 cm and fluid filled - ANSWER>>Bullae
A linear arrangement along a nerve distribution is a description of which type of skin
lesion? - ANSWER>>Zosteriform
A wood's lamp is especially using in diagnosing - ANSWER>>tine versicolor
Which of the following questions will help the NP determine if the rash -
ANSWER>>Does the rash include mucous membranes?
The NP has identified a solid, elevated, circumscribed lesion that is less than 1 cm in
diameter and palpable into the dermis. The NP will correctly document this finding as a
- ANSWER>>nodule