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ADVANCED
HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
MIDTERM
REVIEW OF
EXAM
QUESTIONS
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1. The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History
(H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
2. 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. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
3. 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
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and
documents examination findings
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4.The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important
because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
5. 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. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
6. Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent
psychiatric conditions in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
7. Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
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D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
C. arthritis
8. A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
A. 18.5-24.9
9. The comprehensive health history:
A. has a completely different format that varies with each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
10. Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
B. Dry lips
11. During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction
ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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ADVANCED
HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
MIDTERM
REVIEW OF
EXAM
QUESTIONS
1
, , 2025 [ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT MIDTERM REVIEW]
1. The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History
(H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint
D. Chief Complaint
2. 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. History of Present Illness
B. Past Medical History
C. Sexual History
D. Review of Systems
A. History of present illness
3. 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
B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and
documents examination findings
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, , 2025 [ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT MIDTERM REVIEW]
4.The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important
because:
A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
C. it is politically correct
D. none of the above
B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
5. 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. risk for suicide
B. split personality
C. cognitive function
D. functional assessment
A. risk for suicide
6. Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent
psychiatric conditions in the United States known as:
A. posttraumatic stress disorder
B. generalized anxiety disorder
C. fatigue
D. social phobia
B. generalized anxiety disorder
7. Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
A. age 65 or older
B. depression
C. arthritis
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D. concurrent benzodiazepine use
C. arthritis
8. A healthy BMI can best be described as:
A. 18.5-24.9
B. 30.0-34.9
C. 25.0-29.9
D. 35.0-39.9
A. 18.5-24.9
9. The comprehensive health history:
A. has a completely different format that varies with each institution
B. varies from country to country
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe
C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
10. Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness
B. Dry lips
11. During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction
ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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