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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ UPDATED
Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
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A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Dry lips
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive
Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Chief Complaint
During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess
abstraction ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7 C How long
have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. What
does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days
Dave has become agitated and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept
very poorly last night and can remember only recent events. Of the
following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this
brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Delirium
Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and
interview process?
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A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Inspection
During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the
patient's:
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
C. Vital signs
D. Fear of addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Perception of his/her own
pain
The general survey of the patient includes all of the following except:
A. appearance
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ UPDATED
Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression?
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A. Anhedonia
B. Dry lips
C. Appetite disturbance
D. Worthlessness - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Dry lips
The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive
Heath History (H&P)?
"3 day history of rash and swelling"
A. History of Present Illness
B. Review of Systems
C. Allergies
D. Chief Complaint - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Chief Complaint
During a mental status exam, which question might you ask to assess
abstraction ability?
A. What does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
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B. Start with 100 and keep subtracting by 7 C How long
have you been here?
D. What's your mother's maiden name? - CORRECT ANSWERS A. What
does a rolling stone gathers no moss mean?
Dave, age 76, is brought in by his wife, who states that within the last 2 days
Dave has become agitated and restless, has had few lucid moments, slept
very poorly last night and can remember only recent events. Of the
following differential diagnoses, which best fits the symptoms from this
brief history?
A. Depression
B. Dementia
C. Delirium
D. Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Delirium
Which technique is applied throughout the entire examination and
interview process?
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A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Inspection
During a patient's pain assessment, the most important element is the
patient's:
A. Sleep hygiene
B. Perception of his/her own pain
C. Vital signs
D. Fear of addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Perception of his/her own
pain
The general survey of the patient includes all of the following except:
A. appearance
