BHA Exam 1 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does AIDET stand for in the communication framework? - CORRECT
ANSWER Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank.
What is the purpose of the Acknowledge step in AIDET? - CORRECT ANSWER To
greet the patient.
What is the main issue with using 'Why' questions during patient interviews? - CORRECT
ANSWER They can sound accusatory and put the patient on the defensive.
What percentage of communication is non-verbal? - CORRECT ANSWER 90%.
What type of data is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Information reported by
the patient, such as symptoms and feelings.
What is an example of objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Observable facts, such
as measurable signs.
What does the FICA model assess in spiritual assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Faith, Importance, Community, Address.
What does the 'A' in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Appernece
What does the 'C' in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cognition
What does the 'T'in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Thought process
, What does the 'B'in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Behavior
What is the primary function of the cerebellum? - CORRECT ANSWER Controls
balance and coordination.
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess? - CORRECT ANSWER Level of
consciousness.
What are the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer Disease? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Memory Loss, 2. Problems Planning, 3. Losing Track, 4. Confusing Time or Place, 5. Trouble
Seeing, 6. Trouble Speaking or Writing, 7. Losing Things, 8. Using Poor Judgment, 9.
Growing Passive, 10. Changing Personality.
What is the primary purpose of palpation in a physical assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Using the sense of touch for examination.
What is the definition of percussion in a medical context? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tapping the skin with short, sharp strokes to assess underlying structures.
What should be avoided when auscultating a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Auscultating over clothing; direct skin contact is required.
What is the order of assessment techniques in nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER Start
with the least invasive technique first.
What is the significance of the 'PERRLA' acronym in neurologic assessments? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, and Accommodation.
What is the definition of cultural assimilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Adoption of a
dominant culture.
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does AIDET stand for in the communication framework? - CORRECT
ANSWER Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank.
What is the purpose of the Acknowledge step in AIDET? - CORRECT ANSWER To
greet the patient.
What is the main issue with using 'Why' questions during patient interviews? - CORRECT
ANSWER They can sound accusatory and put the patient on the defensive.
What percentage of communication is non-verbal? - CORRECT ANSWER 90%.
What type of data is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Information reported by
the patient, such as symptoms and feelings.
What is an example of objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER Observable facts, such
as measurable signs.
What does the FICA model assess in spiritual assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Faith, Importance, Community, Address.
What does the 'A' in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Appernece
What does the 'C' in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cognition
What does the 'T'in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Thought process
, What does the 'B'in the mental status examination A-B-C-T stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Behavior
What is the primary function of the cerebellum? - CORRECT ANSWER Controls
balance and coordination.
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess? - CORRECT ANSWER Level of
consciousness.
What are the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer Disease? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Memory Loss, 2. Problems Planning, 3. Losing Track, 4. Confusing Time or Place, 5. Trouble
Seeing, 6. Trouble Speaking or Writing, 7. Losing Things, 8. Using Poor Judgment, 9.
Growing Passive, 10. Changing Personality.
What is the primary purpose of palpation in a physical assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Using the sense of touch for examination.
What is the definition of percussion in a medical context? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tapping the skin with short, sharp strokes to assess underlying structures.
What should be avoided when auscultating a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER Auscultating over clothing; direct skin contact is required.
What is the order of assessment techniques in nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER Start
with the least invasive technique first.
What is the significance of the 'PERRLA' acronym in neurologic assessments? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, and Accommodation.
What is the definition of cultural assimilation? - CORRECT ANSWER Adoption of a
dominant culture.
