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
c. Results from an abdominal CT scan
d. Complete blood count
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.
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
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.
c. He should have seated
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.
, 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
What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health history?
a. PQRST
b. CLIENT OUTCOMES
c. PRACTICE
d. GOOD MEDICINE
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.