NGR 5056 Exam 1 Advanced Health Assessment Latest Update 2024-2025 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed Success A 26-year-old woman presenting for a pre-employment physical is found to have bruising on her back and buttocks? What would be your best immediate response?Ask "Would you care to tell me about these bruises on your back and buttocks?" Say "I see bruises. How did you get them?" Correct Ask "Do you feel safe in your current relationships?" Say "I am required by the law to document these bruises so I am asking your permission to take a picture of them." C Ask "Do you feel safe in your current relationships?" D Say "I am required by the law to document these bruises so I am asking your permission to take a picture of them." - CORRECT ANSWER: say i see bruises how did you get them
A 45-year-old patient presents with a complaint of anxiety related to his wife's criticism of his drinking. During the history you ask several of the CAGE model questions and the patient tells you that he wants to cut down on his drinking. Which conclusion would you draw about this patient?
A He is an alcoholic.B His drinking is caused by anxiety.C He may be an alcohol abuser.
D He should be examined for symptoms of withdrawal. - CORRECT ANSWER: c. he
may be an alcohol abuser
A conversation with a parent concerning a 5-year-old child:
A violates the child's need for privacy.B is inappropriate because the child is able to talk with you.C provides significant information about family dynamics.D causes distrust in the child toward the examiner. - CORRECT ANSWER: c. provides significant information about family dynamics
A mother runs into the emergency department with her 6-year-old son. She says that her son fell 15 feet from a tree. The child is screaming and has an open fracture of the
left forearm. You would conduct a/an:
A complete history.B focused history.C problem-oriented history.
D interim history. - CORRECT ANSWER: b. focused hx= when problem is acute,
possibly life-threatening, and requires immed. attention 1 / 2
Inventory hx= does not replace the complete hx but touches the major points , good when the hx will be completed in more than 1 session
A patient with diabetes comes into the medical clinic, stating that he has noticed a sore on his foot for the last week. You note that his last visit was 2 months ago. You would
conduct a/an:
A complete history.B focused history.C problem-oriented history.D interim history. - CORRECT ANSWER: d. interim hx = designed to chronicle events that have occured since the last time you saw a pt. Its substance is determined by the nature of the problem and the need at the moment
A woman presents to a women's health clinic stating that she has had a positive home
pregnancy test and desires prenatal care. You would conduct a/an:
A complete history.B focused history.C problem-oriented history.
D interim history. - CORRECT ANSWER: a. complete history = makes you as
throughouly familiar with the pt as possible. Usually for the 1st time seeing pt
Because an adolescent is frequently reluctant to talk during an interview, it is best to:
- tell the patient that you must have straight answers to your questions.
- ensure confidentiality regarding the information discussed.
- inform the patient that adolescents have trouble expressing their feelings.
D. obtain the history from a parent or other family member. - CORRECT ANSWER: B
ensure confidentiality regarding the information discussed
During an initial interview with your patient, you ask the patient, "Can you describe that for me?" Which statement best describes the question?
- It is the most risky type of question because the patient can say anything.
- The question is asking for specific information.
- The patient has discretion about the extent of the answer.
- The answer can lead the interviewer away from the purpose of the interview. -
CORRECT ANSWER: c. the patient has discretion (freedom) about the extent of the
answer
During an interview, a patient admits to feeling worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the last 3 weeks. These clues warrant exploring the possibility of:
A altered cognition.B suicidal ideation or plan.C substance abuse.
- / 2