6621 Chapters 3-4 PPT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes subjective data in a health history?

• Symptoms the patient conveys

• Exam findings or signs

• Laboratory test results

• Medical imaging findings

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of health history?

• Focused or problem-oriented history

• Ongoing or chronic problems

• Health maintenance visits

• Acute surgical intervention

Multiple Choice

Initial patient information includes which of the following?

• Chief concern

• Identifying personal data

• History of present illness

• Review of systems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are attributes of a chief concern?

• Location

• Quality

• Modifying factors

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a patient's past medical history?

• Childhood illnesses

• Medication history

• Travel history

• Allergies

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of personal and social history?

• Alcohol and recreational drug use history

• Spiritual history

• Medication history

• Sexual orientation & gender identity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following symptoms would be assessed under the 'Cardiovascular' section of the review of systems?

• Palpitations

• Joint pain

• Rash

• Frequent urination

Multiple Choice

Which cardinal technique of examination involves using a stethoscope to detect heart, lung, and bowel sounds?

• Inspection

• Palpation

• Percussion

• Auscultation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the steps to begin a physical examination?

• Reflect on your approach

• Prepare your equipment

• Administer medication

• Enhance patient comfort

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of standard precautions?

• Utilizes hand hygiene

• Safe injection practices

• Administering antibiotics

• PPE—gloves, gown, eye protection

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key principle when performing a head-to-toe physical examination?

• Thorough & efficient assessment

• Preserve patient’s modesty

• Comprehensive vs. focused examination

• Ignoring patient comfort

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the initial sequence of a head-to-toe physical exam?

• General survey

• Vital signs

• Abdomen

• Skin, hair, nails

Multiple Choice

During which part of the physical exam would you assess the cardiovascular system?

• Sequence #1

• Sequence #2

• Sequence #3

• Sequence #4

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between subjective and objective data in health history?

• Subjective data refers to symptoms the patient conveys, while objective data refers to exam findings or signs.

• Subjective data is always more reliable than objective data.

• Objective data includes the patient's feelings and experiences.

• Subjective data is collected only by laboratory tests.