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TABLE OF CONTENT
Unit 1: Foundations of Health Assessment
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o Chapter 1: Approach to the Clinical Encounter
o Chapter 2: Interviewing, Communication, and
Interpersonal Skills
o Chapter 3: Health History
o Chapter 4: Physical Examination
o Chapter 5: Clinical Reasoning, Assessment, and Plan
o Chapter 6: Health Maintenance and Screening
o Chapter 7: Evaluating Clinical Evidence
Unit 2: Regional Examinations
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,o Chapter 8: General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain
o Chapter 9: Cognition, Behavior, and Mental Status
o Chapter 10: Skin, Hair, and Nails
o Chapter 11: Head and Neck
o Chapter 12: Eyes
o Chapter 13: Ears and Nose
o Chapter 14: Throat and Oral Cavity
o Chapter 15: Thorax and Lungs
o Chapter 16: Cardiovascular System
o Chapter 17: Peripheral Vascular System
o Chapter 18: Breasts and Axillae
o Chapter 19: Abdomen
o Chapter 20: Male Genitalia
o Chapter 21: Female Genitalia
o Chapter 22: Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
o Chapter 23: Musculoskeletal System
, o Chapter 24: Nervous System
Unit 3: Special Populations
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o Chapter 25: Children: Infancy through Adolescence
o Chapter 26: Pregnant Woman
o Chapter 27: Older Adult
Chapter 1: Approach to the Clinical Encounter
(21 Multiple-Choice Questions)
Question 1
The primary goal of the clinical encounter is to:
A. Establish a diagnosis immediately
B. Collect as much data as possible
C. Build a therapeutic relationship and gather accurate information
D. Complete documentation efficiently
✅ Answer: C
Rationale: The clinical encounter focuses on forming a therapeutic
alliance while collecting accurate, relevant data. Diagnosis evolves
over time and is not the sole or immediate goal.