Question 1

What is the main goal of obtaining the history of present illness (HPI)?

Accepted Answer

The main goal of obtaining the history of present illness (HPI) is to gather a detailed account of the symptoms and their progression to understand the patient's current health issue.

Question 2

Which of the following assessment techniques involves using tapping to assess underlying structures?

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Question 3

When using the SOAP format, which component includes current comorbidities and additional problems that may have become evident during the examination?

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Question 4

Which of the following should you consider when performing a cardiovascular assessment?

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Question 5

Which of the following is assessed to determine nutrient and organic compounds in excreta?

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Question 6

A family member reports that a patient has been exhibiting flat and inappropriate emotion, as well as paranoia. Which of the following may these symptoms be indicative of?

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These symptoms, including flat affect, inappropriate emotions, and paranoia, are commonly associated with schizophrenia.

Question 7

__________ is caused by defects of keratin proteins and collagen genes that are responsible for structural integrity of cells.

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Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of genetic conditions that result from defects in keratin proteins and collagen genes, affecting the structural integrity of skin cells and causing the skin to be very fragile and blister easily.

Question 8

The __________ lies behind the iris and refracts and focuses light into the retina.

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The lens is located behind the iris and is responsible for refracting and focusing light onto the retina.

Question 9

Which of the following should be done when performing an ear assessment on a pediatric patient?

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For children younger than 3 years, the ear canal is straighter, so pulling the ear downward, outward, and backward helps to straighten the canal for better visualization.

Question 10

A patient reports that their sinus congestion is reduced in air-conditioned environments. Which of the following may be the cause of their symptoms?

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Air-conditioned environments typically have filtered air, which reduces the presence of allergens like pollen, potentially alleviating symptoms for someone with pollen allergies.

Question 11

Which of the following tests is a blood assay of IgE antibodies that is used to identify specific allergens that are causing symptoms?

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The Radioallergosorbent test (RAST) is a blood test used to detect specific IgE antibodies to determine what substances a person is allergic to.

Question 12

Dysphagia associated with dyspnea or a cough may suggest:

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Dysphagia with dyspnea or a cough may indicate airway obstruction, as the difficulty in swallowing could be related to a blockage affecting both the esophagus and the airway.

Question 13

Which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

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The pharynx is part of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, nasal cavity, and throat. The larynx, trachea, and bronchioles are part of the lower respiratory tract.

Question 14

The __________ breathing pattern is always deep and most often rapid breathing.

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Kussmaul breathing is characterized by deep and rapid breaths, often associated with metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 15

Upon examining a patient, you notice hollow, low-pitched breath sounds. Which of the following breath sounds would you record in their chart?

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Question 16

Which of the following ECG waves represents the time between the onset of atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization?

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The PR interval represents the time between the onset of atrial depolarization (P wave) and ventricular depolarization (QRS complex).

Question 17

A patient reports sharp chest pain that occurs when they breathe and cough. How would you characterize this type of pain?

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Pleural pain is typically sharp and worsens with breathing or coughing, indicating irritation of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs.

Question 18

Upon performing a cardiovascular examination, you notice that the patient has a thin, lightly colored, circumferential ring around the iris. The patient is 35 years old. What does this finding suggest?

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The thin, lightly colored, circumferential ring around the iris is known as a corneal arcus or arcus senilis, which is often associated with hyperlipidemia, especially in younger patients.

Question 19

Which of the following hormones stimulates protein synthesis and growth of most cells and tissues?

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Growth Hormone (GH) stimulates protein synthesis and growth of most cells and tissues.

Question 20

A patient presents with profuse perspiration and moist, warm skin. Which of the following endocrine disorders may be causing these symptoms?

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Quiz :19 Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

What is the main goal of obtaining the history of present illness (HPI) ?