ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the patient?-
CORRECT ANSWER-See the patient as a unique individual
Let them know that you really want to know all that is needed
Be open and flexible
Explain boundaries
Be honest
What is the primary objective when developing a relationship with the
patient?- CORRECT ANSWER-To discover the details about a patient's
concern, explore expectations, display interest, and partnership
What does establishing a positive relationship with the patient depend
on?- CORRECT ANSWER-Communication built on courtesy, comfort,
connection, and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a health
history?- CORRECT ANSWER-Using open-ended questions, direct
questions, rarely leading questions. Facilitate by encouraging patient to
,say more. Reflect by repeating what you heard. Clarify. Empathize by
showing understanding and acceptance. Confront by discussing
disturbing behavior. Interpret by repeating what you heard to confirm.
What are open-ended questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that give
the patient discretion about the extent of the answer. Such as "How have
you been feeling?" or "What brings you in today?"
What are direct questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that seek specific
information. Such as "How long ago did that happen?" or "Where does it
hurt?"
What are leading questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that are
prompting the patient toward the desired answer and these are the
most risky.
What is a patient centered question?- CORRECT ANSWER-One that
respects and responds to a patient's wants, needs, preferences so that
they can make choices in their care that best fit their individual
circumstances. Such as "How would you like to be addressed?", "What
would you like us to do today?", "How are you coping with your illness?".
What are potential barriers of patient and provider communication?-
CORRECT ANSWER-When the patient is curious about you, anxiety,
silence, depression, crying/compassionate moments, physical &
emotional intimacy, seduction, anger, avoiding the full story, financial
considerations.
,What is the structure and components of the patient history?- CORRECT
ANSWER-Patient identifiers, chief complaint, history of present illness,
past medical history, family history, personal/social history, review of
systems
What kind of patient information is obtained in the patient identifier
component of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-name, age,
gender, race, occupation, date, time, and referral source
What kind of patient information is obtained in the chief complaint
component of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-a brief statement
about why the patient is seeking care while probing for underlying
concerns.
What kind of patient information is obtained in the HPI component of
the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-a chronological order of events
leading up to the presenting problem, health status prior to the onset, a
complete description of first symptoms, symptom analysis (onset,
location, description, duration, intensity, character, aggravating factors,
alleviating factors), impact on patients lifestyle, medications or
treatments tried
What kind of information is obtained in the PMH component of the
patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-general health/strength
childhood illnesses
, major adult illnesses and chronic diseases
immunization
surgeries (dates, hospital, diagnosis, complications)
serious injuries resulting in disability
limitation of ability to function d/t past events
medications
allergies (meds, environment, seasonal, food)
transfusions
recent screening tests
emotional status
What kind of information is obtained in the family history component of
the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-Any relevant medical problems
for both immediate and non-immediate family members
What kind of information is obtained in the personal/social history
section of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-home environment
and conditions (pets, economic)
where was the patient raised
education
position in family
marital status
life satisfaction
EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2024 WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the concepts of developing a relationship with the patient?-
CORRECT ANSWER-See the patient as a unique individual
Let them know that you really want to know all that is needed
Be open and flexible
Explain boundaries
Be honest
What is the primary objective when developing a relationship with the
patient?- CORRECT ANSWER-To discover the details about a patient's
concern, explore expectations, display interest, and partnership
What does establishing a positive relationship with the patient depend
on?- CORRECT ANSWER-Communication built on courtesy, comfort,
connection, and confirmation.
What are effective communication strategies when obtaining a health
history?- CORRECT ANSWER-Using open-ended questions, direct
questions, rarely leading questions. Facilitate by encouraging patient to
,say more. Reflect by repeating what you heard. Clarify. Empathize by
showing understanding and acceptance. Confront by discussing
disturbing behavior. Interpret by repeating what you heard to confirm.
What are open-ended questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that give
the patient discretion about the extent of the answer. Such as "How have
you been feeling?" or "What brings you in today?"
What are direct questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that seek specific
information. Such as "How long ago did that happen?" or "Where does it
hurt?"
What are leading questions?- CORRECT ANSWER-Those that are
prompting the patient toward the desired answer and these are the
most risky.
What is a patient centered question?- CORRECT ANSWER-One that
respects and responds to a patient's wants, needs, preferences so that
they can make choices in their care that best fit their individual
circumstances. Such as "How would you like to be addressed?", "What
would you like us to do today?", "How are you coping with your illness?".
What are potential barriers of patient and provider communication?-
CORRECT ANSWER-When the patient is curious about you, anxiety,
silence, depression, crying/compassionate moments, physical &
emotional intimacy, seduction, anger, avoiding the full story, financial
considerations.
,What is the structure and components of the patient history?- CORRECT
ANSWER-Patient identifiers, chief complaint, history of present illness,
past medical history, family history, personal/social history, review of
systems
What kind of patient information is obtained in the patient identifier
component of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-name, age,
gender, race, occupation, date, time, and referral source
What kind of patient information is obtained in the chief complaint
component of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-a brief statement
about why the patient is seeking care while probing for underlying
concerns.
What kind of patient information is obtained in the HPI component of
the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-a chronological order of events
leading up to the presenting problem, health status prior to the onset, a
complete description of first symptoms, symptom analysis (onset,
location, description, duration, intensity, character, aggravating factors,
alleviating factors), impact on patients lifestyle, medications or
treatments tried
What kind of information is obtained in the PMH component of the
patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-general health/strength
childhood illnesses
, major adult illnesses and chronic diseases
immunization
surgeries (dates, hospital, diagnosis, complications)
serious injuries resulting in disability
limitation of ability to function d/t past events
medications
allergies (meds, environment, seasonal, food)
transfusions
recent screening tests
emotional status
What kind of information is obtained in the family history component of
the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-Any relevant medical problems
for both immediate and non-immediate family members
What kind of information is obtained in the personal/social history
section of the patient history?- CORRECT ANSWER-home environment
and conditions (pets, economic)
where was the patient raised
education
position in family
marital status
life satisfaction
