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NSG6020 midterm Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be
appropriate Answer: a new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to
establish care"
Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness of
breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and
relieved by rest. Answer: subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a respiratory
rate of 32 and pulse rate of 120 Answer: objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient denies
chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Answer:
Review of systems
A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases
with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to
Answer: Musculoskeletal
a 22 year old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The
pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective
fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping
activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on
this information, which of the following pathological processes would be most
correct Answer: Inflammatory
a 15 year old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of a 3
week history of sneezing; itch, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear pain; and
nonproductive cough. which is most likely pathological process Answer:
allergic
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You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic
arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches. Today he complains of
these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum. What would the order
of priority be for your problem list? Answer: Chest pain, headaches, arthritis,
war injury pain
Suzanne, a 25 year old, comes to your clinic to establish care. You are the
student preparing to go into the examination room to interview her. Which of
the following is the most logical sequence for the patient-provider interview?
Answer: Greet the patient, establish rapport, invite the patient's story, establish
the agenda, expand and clarify the patient's story, and negotiate a plan.
Alexandra is a 28-year-old editor who presents to the clinic with abdominal
pain. The pain is a dull ache, located in the right upper quadrant, that she rates
as a 3 at the least and an 8 at the worst. The pain started a few weeks ago, it
lasts for 2 to 3 hours at a time, it comes and goes, and it seems to be worse a
couple of hours after eating. She has noticed that it starts after eating greasy
foods, so she has cut down on these as much as she can. Initially it occurred
once a week, but now it is occurring every other day. Nothing makes it better.
From this description, which of the seven attributes of a symptom has been
omitted? Answer: Associated manifestations
A 23-year-old graduate student comes to your clinic for evaluation of a urethral
discharge. As the provider, you need to get a sexual history. Which one of the
following questions is inappropriate for eliciting the information? Answer: Are
you sexually active?
On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old, comes for
her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on a low-dose diuretic chronically
and denies any side effects. Her blood pressure is 118/78 today, which is well-
controlled. As you are writing her script, she mentions that it is hard not having
her husband Bill around anymore. What would you do next? Answer: Ask why
Bill is not there.
NSG6020 midterm Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be
appropriate Answer: a new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to
establish care"
Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness of
breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and
relieved by rest. Answer: subjective
is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a respiratory
rate of 32 and pulse rate of 120 Answer: objective
the following information is recorded in the health history: "Patient denies
chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea Answer:
Review of systems
A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases
with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to
Answer: Musculoskeletal
a 22 year old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The
pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective
fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping
activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on
this information, which of the following pathological processes would be most
correct Answer: Inflammatory
a 15 year old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of a 3
week history of sneezing; itch, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear pain; and
nonproductive cough. which is most likely pathological process Answer:
allergic
, 2
You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic
arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches. Today he complains of
these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum. What would the order
of priority be for your problem list? Answer: Chest pain, headaches, arthritis,
war injury pain
Suzanne, a 25 year old, comes to your clinic to establish care. You are the
student preparing to go into the examination room to interview her. Which of
the following is the most logical sequence for the patient-provider interview?
Answer: Greet the patient, establish rapport, invite the patient's story, establish
the agenda, expand and clarify the patient's story, and negotiate a plan.
Alexandra is a 28-year-old editor who presents to the clinic with abdominal
pain. The pain is a dull ache, located in the right upper quadrant, that she rates
as a 3 at the least and an 8 at the worst. The pain started a few weeks ago, it
lasts for 2 to 3 hours at a time, it comes and goes, and it seems to be worse a
couple of hours after eating. She has noticed that it starts after eating greasy
foods, so she has cut down on these as much as she can. Initially it occurred
once a week, but now it is occurring every other day. Nothing makes it better.
From this description, which of the seven attributes of a symptom has been
omitted? Answer: Associated manifestations
A 23-year-old graduate student comes to your clinic for evaluation of a urethral
discharge. As the provider, you need to get a sexual history. Which one of the
following questions is inappropriate for eliciting the information? Answer: Are
you sexually active?
On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old, comes for
her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on a low-dose diuretic chronically
and denies any side effects. Her blood pressure is 118/78 today, which is well-
controlled. As you are writing her script, she mentions that it is hard not having
her husband Bill around anymore. What would you do next? Answer: Ask why
Bill is not there.
