shadow health Exam Questions and
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A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the: -
Correct answer-chief complaint
Which of the following is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma? -
Correct answer-Irregular borders
Which question would be considered a "leading question"? - Correct answer-"You
don't get headaches often, do you?"
A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: - Correct
answer-less than 1 cm.
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she
is "only a social drinker." Which initial response is appropriate? - Correct answer-
"What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Mrs. Britton is a 34-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of
skin rashes. You have noted a 3-cm, rough, elevated area of psoriasis. This is an
example of a: - Correct answer-plaque
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,Painful vesicles are associated with: - Correct answer-herpes zoster
A 29-year-old white woman appears jaundiced. An etiology of liver disease has
been excluded. What history questions should the nurse ask? - Correct answer-
Whether she eats a lot of yellow and orange vegetables.
Mr. D. complains of a headache. During the history, he mentions his use of alcohol
and illicit drugs. This information would most likely belong in the: - Correct
answer-personal and social history.
The thyroid gland is partially obscured by the: - Correct answer-
sternocleidomastoid
To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the: - Correct answer-mastoid
bone.
You observe pupillary response as the patient looks at a distant object and then at
an object held 10 cm from the bridge of the nose. You are assessing for: - Correct
answer-accommodation.
Normal tympanic membrane color is: - Correct answer-pearly gray.
Ask the patient to look directly at the light of the ophthalmoscope when you are
ready to examine the: - Correct answer-macula.
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, According to the AUDIT scale , a person who receives a score of 14 is : - Correct
answer-Is in the high risk category for alcohol abuse
Bulging of an amber tympanic membrane without mobility is most often associated
with: - Correct answer-middle ear effusion.
You ask your patient to perform the DAST questionnaire, and note that he scored a
"5". You understand this means: - Correct answer-the patient is at high risk for drug
abuse
After you have the patient complete the AUDIT questionnaire, your tally the score
and realize the patient has scored a "9" . Your next communication with the patient
should be: - Correct answer-I see that you completed the questionnaire, may I
discuss the results with you?
You are conducting a brief negotiated interview with your young male patient after
you have reviewed his AUDIT questionnaire results. You discuss the safe drinking
limits per day for his gender . You explain to him that this number is: - Correct
answer-4
You are discussing the amount of alcohol in different drinks with your patient. You
explain to your patient what constitutes a standard drink. You review that 12 oz of
regular beer is equal to: - Correct answer-5 oz. of table wine
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Answers Graded A+
A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the: -
Correct answer-chief complaint
Which of the following is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma? -
Correct answer-Irregular borders
Which question would be considered a "leading question"? - Correct answer-"You
don't get headaches often, do you?"
A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: - Correct
answer-less than 1 cm.
When you are questioning a patient regarding alcohol intake, she tells you that she
is "only a social drinker." Which initial response is appropriate? - Correct answer-
"What amount and what kind of alcohol do you drink in a week?"
Mrs. Britton is a 34-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of
skin rashes. You have noted a 3-cm, rough, elevated area of psoriasis. This is an
example of a: - Correct answer-plaque
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,Painful vesicles are associated with: - Correct answer-herpes zoster
A 29-year-old white woman appears jaundiced. An etiology of liver disease has
been excluded. What history questions should the nurse ask? - Correct answer-
Whether she eats a lot of yellow and orange vegetables.
Mr. D. complains of a headache. During the history, he mentions his use of alcohol
and illicit drugs. This information would most likely belong in the: - Correct
answer-personal and social history.
The thyroid gland is partially obscured by the: - Correct answer-
sternocleidomastoid
To perform the Rinne test, place the tuning fork on the: - Correct answer-mastoid
bone.
You observe pupillary response as the patient looks at a distant object and then at
an object held 10 cm from the bridge of the nose. You are assessing for: - Correct
answer-accommodation.
Normal tympanic membrane color is: - Correct answer-pearly gray.
Ask the patient to look directly at the light of the ophthalmoscope when you are
ready to examine the: - Correct answer-macula.
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, According to the AUDIT scale , a person who receives a score of 14 is : - Correct
answer-Is in the high risk category for alcohol abuse
Bulging of an amber tympanic membrane without mobility is most often associated
with: - Correct answer-middle ear effusion.
You ask your patient to perform the DAST questionnaire, and note that he scored a
"5". You understand this means: - Correct answer-the patient is at high risk for drug
abuse
After you have the patient complete the AUDIT questionnaire, your tally the score
and realize the patient has scored a "9" . Your next communication with the patient
should be: - Correct answer-I see that you completed the questionnaire, may I
discuss the results with you?
You are conducting a brief negotiated interview with your young male patient after
you have reviewed his AUDIT questionnaire results. You discuss the safe drinking
limits per day for his gender . You explain to him that this number is: - Correct
answer-4
You are discussing the amount of alcohol in different drinks with your patient. You
explain to your patient what constitutes a standard drink. You review that 12 oz of
regular beer is equal to: - Correct answer-5 oz. of table wine
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