Health History Questions and Answers

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Health History Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What is the primary purpose of obtaining a client’s health history?

• To complete the chart

✔✔ B. To gather subjective data to guide care

• To diagnose medical conditions
• To compare with lab values

Which question is most appropriate to begin a health history interview?

• "Are you feeling sick today?"

✔✔ B. "Can you tell me why you came in today?"

• "Do you have any allergies?"
• "What’s your medication list?"

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?✔✔ A. "Do you have a fever?"

• "Tell me about your health habits." 1 / 3

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• "What brings you in today?"
• "How has your sleep been lately?"

Which is the best way for a nurse to ensure accuracy when documenting a client’s past medical history?

• Guess based on medications
• Ask another nurse

✔✔ C. Verify information with the client directly

• Skip details if uncertain

Which response shows that the nurse understands cultural sensitivity during a health history?

• Avoid asking about cultural practices

✔✔ B. Ask the client about cultural beliefs that may affect care

• Only use standard care practices
• Assume everyone celebrates the same holidays

Which section of the health history includes surgeries and hospitalizations?

• Review of systems 2 / 3

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✔✔ B. Past medical history

• Psychosocial history
• Chief complaint

Which is the most appropriate question to ask when assessing alcohol use?✔✔ A. "How often do you drink alcohol, if at all?"

• "Do you drink every day?"
• "You don’t drink, right?"
• "What kind of alcohol do you buy?"

Why is the review of systems important in a health history?

• To measure physical signs

✔✔ B. To gather subjective information about each body system

• To record vital signs
• To determine the diagnosis

What is the nurse's best response if a client says, “I don’t remember my immunization history”?

• "It’s not important right now."
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