NR-509 WEEK 4 TO FINAL ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT: 100 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH BOLDED ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD

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, Section 1: Interviewing & Health History (Questions 1–15)
1. A 45-year-old patient reports "chest pain." Which of the following is the best
open-ended question to begin the assessment?

 A) "Does the pain radiate to your arm?"
 B) "Is the pain sharp or dull?"
 C) "Can you describe the pain for me?"
 D) "Have you had this pain before?"

C) "Can you describe the pain for me?"
Explanation: Open-ended questions allow the patient to describe symptoms in their own
words without leading the response. This aligns with patient-centered interviewing
techniques.




2. Using the FIFE model, what does the "F" stand for?

 A) Function
 B) Family history
 C) Feelings
 D) Frequency

C) Feelings
Explanation: FIFE stands for Feelings, Ideas, Function, and Expectations. It helps clinicians
understand the patient's perspective regarding their illness.




3. A patient tells you, "I think this chest pain means I'm having a heart attack."
This statement reflects which component of the FIFE model?

 A) Feelings
 B) Ideas