Advanced Health Assessment Midterm
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The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History
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"3 day history of rash and swelling"
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j D. Chief Complaint - ANS-D. Chief Complaint
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A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In
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,Which of the following best describes the patient record?
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A. describes the approach to a problem
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C. shows your clinical thought process
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D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient - ANS-B. serves a dual purpose as it
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The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important
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A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
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B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
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C. it is politically correct
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D. none of the above - ANS-B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures
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During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance
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A. risk for suicide
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B. split personality
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C. cognitive function
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Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric
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A. posttraumatic stress disorder
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B. generalized anxiety disorder
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D. social phobia - ANS-B. generalized anxiety disorder
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Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
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A. age 65 or older
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B. depression
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C. arthritis
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D. concurrent benzodiazepine use - ANS-C. arthritis
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A healthy BMI can best be described as:
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A. 18.5-24.9
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B. 30.0-34.9
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, D. 35.0-39.9 - ANS-A. 18.5-24.9
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The comprehensive health history:
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B. varies from country to country
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D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe - ANS-C. follows the same
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Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
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A. Anhedonia
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B. Dry lips
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C. Appetite disturbance
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D. Worthlessness - ANS-B. Dry lips
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During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction ability?
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A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
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C How long have you been here?
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Review of Quiz Questions & Answers Latest
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The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History
j j j j j j j j j j j
j (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
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j A. History of Present Illness
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j B. Review of Systems
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j C. Allergies
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j D. Chief Complaint - ANS-D. Chief Complaint
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A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In
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j which part of the H&P would you place this information?
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j A. History of Present Illness
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j B. Past Medical History
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j C. Sexual History
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j D. Review of Systems - ANS-A. History of present illness
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,Which of the following best describes the patient record?
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A. describes the approach to a problem
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B. serves a dual purpose as it reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and
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j documents examination findings j j
C. shows your clinical thought process
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D. reflects you interpersonal skills with the patient - ANS-B. serves a dual purpose as it
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j reflects your anaylsis of the patient's health status and documents examination findings
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The consideration of culture and ethnicity during the interview process are important
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j because:
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A. similar cultures always provide similar responses
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B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures offensive
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C. it is politically correct
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D. none of the above - ANS-B. some cultures consider certain questions and gestures
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During an interview, your patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance
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j for the last 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant exploration of:
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A. risk for suicide
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B. split personality
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C. cognitive function
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,D. functional assessment - ANS-A. risk for suicide
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Worries persisting for =>6 months most likely reflects one of the most prevalent psychiatric
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j conditions in the United States known as:
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A. posttraumatic stress disorder
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B. generalized anxiety disorder
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C. fatigue
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D. social phobia - ANS-B. generalized anxiety disorder
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Risk factors for fatal overdose of pain medications include all of the following except:
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A. age 65 or older
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B. depression
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C. arthritis
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D. concurrent benzodiazepine use - ANS-C. arthritis
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A healthy BMI can best be described as:
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A. 18.5-24.9
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B. 30.0-34.9
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C. 25.0-29.9
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, D. 35.0-39.9 - ANS-A. 18.5-24.9
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The comprehensive health history:
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A. has a completely different format that varies with each institution
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B. varies from country to country
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C. follows the same general format regardless of the institution or geographical location
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D. follows the exact same format across the world, except Europe - ANS-C. follows the same
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Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
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A. Anhedonia
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B. Dry lips
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C. Appetite disturbance
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D. Worthlessness - ANS-B. Dry lips
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During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess abstraction ability?
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A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7
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C How long have you been here?
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