EMR Chapter 9 Patient Assessment

EMR Chapter 9 Patient Assessment What is the primary purpose of a patient assessment in healthcare? ️ A) To diagnose the patient’s condition B) To evaluate the patient’s financial status C) To gather patient information for billing D) To monitor the healthcare provider’s performance Which of the following is most important during the initial patient assessment? A) Prescribing medication B) Establishing a rapport with the patient ️ C) Collecting the patient's medical history D) Ordering laboratory tests What is a key component of a physical assessment? A) Asking the patient about their insurance details B) Observing the patient's social history ️ C) Evaluating vital signs and physical appearance D) Providing the patient with treatment options In a comprehensive patient assessment, which of the following is typically included? ️ A) Health history, physical exam, and laboratory tests B) Only a physical exam C) Only a health history review D) A diagnosis and treatment plan What is the purpose of assessing a patient’s family medical history? A) To determine the cost of treatment B) To predict potential hereditary health risks ️ C) To identify predispositions to certain health conditions D) To assess the patient’s social environment Which assessment technique is used to listen to heart sounds? A) Palpation ️ B) Auscultation C) Percussion D) Inspection What is the main purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)? ️ A) To assess a patient’s level of consciousness B) To determine blood pressure C) To evaluate respiratory function D) To measure pain levels Which of the following is the first step in a physical examination? ️ A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Auscultation D) Percussion What is an example of subjective data in a patient assessment? A) Temperature ️ B) Patient-reported pain level C) Blood pressure D) Oxygen saturation Why is it important to assess a patient’s mental status during an assessment? A) To determine the cost of treatment ️ B) To identify any cognitive impairments or mental health issues C) To decide the patient's treatment options D) To gauge the patient's level of physical activity During an assessment, what is the best method to evaluate a patient’s level of dehydration? ️ A) Skin turgor test B) Blood pressure measurement C) Pulse oximetry D) Temperature check What type of information is typically gathered during a patient's psychosocial assessment? A) Medical history and physical symptoms ️ B) Emotional health, social support, and lifestyle factors C) Blood pressure and heart rate D) Family medical history Which of the following is a common tool used to assess a patient’s risk for falls? A) Edinburgh Depression Scale B) BMI Calculator ️ C) Timed Up and Go (TUG) test D) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) What is the purpose of assessing a patient’s pain level during the assessment process? A) To document the patient's social history B) To estimate the cost of care ️ C) To guide treatment decisions and monitor the effectiveness of pain m