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Test Bank for Advanced Health
Assessment and Diagnostic
Reasoning 5th Edition by
Jacqueline Rhoads | 2026
Updated
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) A patient’s recall of his or her past health conditions
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C) Results from an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count
SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Moderate .
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
2. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are objective and measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data.
C) Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data.
SELECTED ANSWER: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
3. What do Coulehan and Block define as “listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient
know that you are really hearing”?
A) Cultural competence
B) Patience
C) Empathy
D) Top-tier communication
SELECTED ANSWER: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Interviewing Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
4. The provider is preparing to take a health history for a new patient. He takes the patient to a private room
and asks the patient to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the patient sufficient time to change, he
then comes back in and asks permission to conduct the history. He sits next to the patient at eye level, discreetly
observes the patient for any sensory deficits, and asks the patient if he may take brief notes of the conversation.
During the conversation, he gives the patient time to answer questions fully. He makes sure that his questions do
not contain technical terms and quietly observes the patient’s nonverbal behaviors throughout. Which mistake did
the provider make?
A) He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in their own clothing for their comfort.
B) He should not have omitted technical terminology. Patients like having a chance to learn.
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C) He should have seated himself slightly above eye level to give the patient nonverbal reassurance of his
experience and professionalism.
D) He should have asked explicitly about the nonverbal changes he was noticing in order to gain a deeper
level of understanding of the patient’s current condition.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
.
5. Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?
A) They both include identifying data.
B) They both include a social history.
C) They both include a family history.
D) They are both conducted in emergency situations.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
6. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the symptoms?
A) Precipitating factors
B) Quality
C) Radiation
D) Severity
SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
A) PQRST
B) CLIENT OUTCOMES
C) PRACTICE
D) GOOD MEDICINE
SELECTED ANSWER: B
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Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
8. When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?
A) Do not take the statement “I’m allergic to. . . ” at face value.
B) Ask the patient for a very brief summary of their current health.
C) If a patient states that they have been vaccinated with BCG, make sure to administer a PPD test.
D) CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Remember
.
9. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of
CVD?
A) Sister at 62
B) Cousin at 62
C) Aunt at 59
D) Grandfather at 44
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
10. Recording the patient’s occupation falls under which category?
A) PHI
B) FH
C) SH
D) ROS
SELECTED ANSWER: C Complexity: Easy
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Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
11. A focused ROS:
A) involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS.
B) includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient’s symptoms.
C) includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected.
D) covers all body systems. SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
12. A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes
a health history, he or she should:
A) perform a comprehensive ROS.
B) skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue.
C) focus her interest and questions on the patient’s neurologic system.
D) spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information she is getting. SELECTED ANSWER:
C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1 .
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
True/False
1. True or False? A patient’s recall of his or her current health needs and past health is subject to error and
is also a critical component in the caregiving process.
SELECTED ANSWER: True Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
Test Bank for Advanced Health
Assessment and Diagnostic
Reasoning 5th Edition by
Jacqueline Rhoads | 2026
Updated
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) A patient’s recall of his or her past health conditions
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C) Results from an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count
SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Moderate .
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
2. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are objective and measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data.
C) Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data.
SELECTED ANSWER: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
3. What do Coulehan and Block define as “listening to the total communication . . . and letting the patient
know that you are really hearing”?
A) Cultural competence
B) Patience
C) Empathy
D) Top-tier communication
SELECTED ANSWER: C
Complexity: Moderate Ahead: Interviewing Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
4. The provider is preparing to take a health history for a new patient. He takes the patient to a private room
and asks the patient to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the patient sufficient time to change, he
then comes back in and asks permission to conduct the history. He sits next to the patient at eye level, discreetly
observes the patient for any sensory deficits, and asks the patient if he may take brief notes of the conversation.
During the conversation, he gives the patient time to answer questions fully. He makes sure that his questions do
not contain technical terms and quietly observes the patient’s nonverbal behaviors throughout. Which mistake did
the provider make?
A) He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in their own clothing for their comfort.
B) He should not have omitted technical terminology. Patients like having a chance to learn.
,https://www.stuvia.com/dashboard
C) He should have seated himself slightly above eye level to give the patient nonverbal reassurance of his
experience and professionalism.
D) He should have asked explicitly about the nonverbal changes he was noticing in order to gain a deeper
level of understanding of the patient’s current condition.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
.
5. Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and focused health histories?
A) They both include identifying data.
B) They both include a social history.
C) They both include a family history.
D) They are both conducted in emergency situations.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
6. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes describing the location of the symptoms?
A) Precipitating factors
B) Quality
C) Radiation
D) Severity
SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Analysis
7. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
A) PQRST
B) CLIENT OUTCOMES
C) PRACTICE
D) GOOD MEDICINE
SELECTED ANSWER: B
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Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
8. When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?
A) Do not take the statement “I’m allergic to. . . ” at face value.
B) Ask the patient for a very brief summary of their current health.
C) If a patient states that they have been vaccinated with BCG, make sure to administer a PPD test.
D) CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies
Taxonomy: Remember
.
9. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient who has experienced premature onset of
CVD?
A) Sister at 62
B) Cousin at 62
C) Aunt at 59
D) Grandfather at 44
SELECTED ANSWER: A
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
10. Recording the patient’s occupation falls under which category?
A) PHI
B) FH
C) SH
D) ROS
SELECTED ANSWER: C Complexity: Easy
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Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
11. A focused ROS:
A) involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a comprehensive ROS.
B) includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient’s symptoms.
C) includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down the body systems affected.
D) covers all body systems. SELECTED ANSWER: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Taking a Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Application
12. A patient comes to the clinic complaining of repeated headaches and lightheadedness. As the provider takes
a health history, he or she should:
A) perform a comprehensive ROS.
B) skip the social history in order to focus on the current issue.
C) focus her interest and questions on the patient’s neurologic system.
D) spend a good deal of time assessing the reliability of the information she is getting. SELECTED ANSWER:
C
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Taking a Health History
Subject: Chapter 1 .
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Analysis
True/False
1. True or False? A patient’s recall of his or her current health needs and past health is subject to error and
is also a critical component in the caregiving process.
SELECTED ANSWER: True Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy: Recall
