Deck 14: Patient Assessment

Question 1

A cardiac murmur would cause which sound?

A) Clicking
B) Tapping
C) Swooshing
D) Lub-dub

Answer 1

Swooshing

Question 2

Skin turgor indicates:

A) The color of the skin
B) The moisture content of the skin
C) Lesions on the skin
D) Texture of the skin

Answer 2

The moisture content of the skin

Question 3

In the United States,most people prefer a personal space of:

A) 1.5-4 feet
B) 2-3 feet
C) 4-6 feet
D) 6-10 feet

Answer 3

1.5-4 feet

Question 4

At the beginning of the patient interview,you should remind the patient:

A) That everything they say will be recorded
B) Their medical record is completely confidential
C) You have no interest in what they say
D) They will have to repeat everything to the physician

Question 5

Which of the following items is not included in patient demographics?

A) Date of birth
B) Street address
C) Diagnosis
D) Full name

Question 6

The general examination includes:

A) Overall patient health
B) Ears and throat
C) Heart and lungs
D) Feet and legs

Question 7

Assessing breath sounds is performed by:

A) Assertion
B) Auscultation
C) Percussion
D) Assimilation

Question 8

Which of the following is a nonverbal cue?

A) The patient asks you to repeat every question
B) You tell the patient to listen carefully to what you say
C) The patient leans back and crosses his arms across his chest
D) The patient tells you the questions are too personal

Question 9

Patient demographic information should be updated:

A) At least annually
B) Every three months
C) On each patient visit
D) When the patient indicates a change

Question 10

HIPAA stands for:

A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B) Health Information Privacy and Affordability Act
C) Health Insurance Portability Advertising Act
D) Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Question 11

Which signed document allows the insurance company to pay directly to the physician?

A) Truth in lending
B) Assignment of benefits
C) Information release
D) Consumer credit act

Question 12

Learning about the patient's parents' and grandparents' medical data is a part of the:

A) Medical history
B) Genetic history
C) Family history
D) Problem list

Question 13

Using the fingertips to lightly press on the patient's body is an exam tool known as:

A) Percussion
B) Palpation
C) Auscultation
D) Compression

Question 14

ROS is the acronym for:

A) Review only systems
B) Referral of systems
C) Review of systems
D) Release of systems

Question 15

Which of the following would be determined by inspection?

A) Lung sounds
B) Heart murmurs
C) Skin lesions
D) Body temperature

Question 16

Physical examinations can be completed by the following,except:

A) Nurse practitioner
B) Physician's assistant
C) Registered nurse
D) Medical doctor

Question 17

Marital status,occupation,tobacco,and alcohol use are a part of the patient's:

A) Medical history
B) Family history
C) Occupational history
D) Social history

Question 18

Which of the following items would be included in the patient's medical history?

A) Date of birth
B) Date of last visit
C) Age
D) Current medications

Question 19

What is an appropriate greeting for Mr.John Doe when you begin the interview?

A) "Hello,sweetie,come right on in"
B) "Hey,John,sit right here"
C) "Come in,Mr.Doe and make yourself comfortable"
D) "Come in,John,what is your problem today?"

Question 20

A history of convulsions would be discovered during the patient's:

A) Obstetrical history
B) Neurological history
C) Musculoskeletal history
D) Respiratory history

Question 21

You should never appear ___________in what the patient says during the interview.

Question 22

If a patient becomes upset during an interview,you should give them ___________to compose themselves before moving on.
Chapter 14: Patient Assessment

Question 23

Your patient is an elderly woman.You should:

A) Speak very loudly and slowly
B) Write everything down for her to read
C) Ask who she brought with her that you could talk to
D) Speak in a normal tone of voice unless she asks you to speak louder
Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 24

The patient's medical record is also a ___________document.

Question 25

If your patient answers a question and you do not understand what they say,you should:

A) Make up something that sounds right
B) Ask him to write it down
C) Ask him to repeat it as you did not hear him or understand what he said
D) Just skip the question

Question 26

When interviewing a patient,do not use ___________terms that the patient may not understand.

Question 27

When conducting the interview,it is important that:

A) You stand behind the patient when asking the questions
B) You sit face-to-face with the patient
C) You ask the patient to stand behind you so they can see what you write
D) The patient sit on the exam table with you at the desk

Question 28

Who may conduct the patient interview?

A) A medical assistant
B) A nurse
C) A physician's assistant
D) All of the above

Question 29

You should always ask if the patient is ___________to any foods or medications.