MDC1 EXAM ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 1. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a
health history?
a. Most health history data are objective and measurable.
b. Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data.
c. Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of less value
than objective data.
d. A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate
subjective data. Answer: d. A successful individualized plan of care
must incorporate subjective data.
◉ 1. What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total
communication . . . and letting the patient know that you are really
hearing"?
a. Cultural competence
b. Patience
c. Empathy
d. Top-tier communication. Answer: c. Empathy
,◉ 1. The provider is preparing to take a health history for a new
patient. He takes the patient to a private room and asks the patient
to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the patient
sufficient time to change, he then comes back in and asks permission
to conduct the history. He sits next to the patient at eye level,
discreetly observes the patient for any sensory deficits, and asks the
patient if he may take brief notes of the conversation. During the
conversation, he gives the patient time to answer questions fully. He
makes sure that his questions do not contain technical terms and
quietly observes the patient's nonverbal behaviors throughout.
Which mistake did the provider make?
a. He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in their
own clothing for their comfort.
b. He should not have omitted technical terminology. Patients like
having a chance to learn.
c. He should have seated. Answer: a. He should have allowed the
patient to remain fully clothed in their own clothing for their
comfort.
◉ 1. Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and
focused health histories?
a. They both include identifying data.
b. They both include a social history.
c. They both include a family history.
d. They are both conducted in emergency situations.. Answer: a.
They both include identifying data.
,◉ 1. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes
describing the location of the symptoms?
a. Precipitating factors
b. Quality
c. Radiation
d. Severity. Answer: b. Quality
◉ 1. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health
history?
a. PQRST
b. CLIENT OUTCOMES
c. PRACTICE
d. GOOD MEDICINE. Answer: b. CLIENT OUTCOMES
◉ 1. When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?
a. Do not take the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
b. Ask the patient for a very brief summary of their current health.
c. If a patient states that they have been vaccinated with BCG, make
sure to administer a PPD test.
d. CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.. Answer: a. Do
not take the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
, ◉ 1. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient
who has experienced premature onset of CVD?
a. Sister at 62
b. Cousin at 62
c. Aunt at 59
d. Grandfather at 44. Answer: a. Sister at 62
◉ 1. Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?
a. PHI
b. FH
c. SH
d. ROS. Answer: c. SH
◉ 1. A focused ROS:
a. involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a
comprehensive ROS.
b. includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be
involved in the patient's symptoms.
c. includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down
the body systems affected.
d. covers all body systems.. Answer: b. includes questions directed
toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient's
symptoms.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 1. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a
health history?
a. Most health history data are objective and measurable.
b. Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data.
c. Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of less value
than objective data.
d. A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate
subjective data. Answer: d. A successful individualized plan of care
must incorporate subjective data.
◉ 1. What do Coulehan and Block define as "listening to the total
communication . . . and letting the patient know that you are really
hearing"?
a. Cultural competence
b. Patience
c. Empathy
d. Top-tier communication. Answer: c. Empathy
,◉ 1. The provider is preparing to take a health history for a new
patient. He takes the patient to a private room and asks the patient
to don a hospital gown. After stepping outside to give the patient
sufficient time to change, he then comes back in and asks permission
to conduct the history. He sits next to the patient at eye level,
discreetly observes the patient for any sensory deficits, and asks the
patient if he may take brief notes of the conversation. During the
conversation, he gives the patient time to answer questions fully. He
makes sure that his questions do not contain technical terms and
quietly observes the patient's nonverbal behaviors throughout.
Which mistake did the provider make?
a. He should have allowed the patient to remain fully clothed in their
own clothing for their comfort.
b. He should not have omitted technical terminology. Patients like
having a chance to learn.
c. He should have seated. Answer: a. He should have allowed the
patient to remain fully clothed in their own clothing for their
comfort.
◉ 1. Which of the following is true of both comprehensive and
focused health histories?
a. They both include identifying data.
b. They both include a social history.
c. They both include a family history.
d. They are both conducted in emergency situations.. Answer: a.
They both include identifying data.
,◉ 1. In the mnemonic devise PQRST, which of the following includes
describing the location of the symptoms?
a. Precipitating factors
b. Quality
c. Radiation
d. Severity. Answer: b. Quality
◉ 1. What is the current mnemonic device for taking a health
history?
a. PQRST
b. CLIENT OUTCOMES
c. PRACTICE
d. GOOD MEDICINE. Answer: b. CLIENT OUTCOMES
◉ 1. When taking a PMI, which of the following is correct?
a. Do not take the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
b. Ask the patient for a very brief summary of their current health.
c. If a patient states that they have been vaccinated with BCG, make
sure to administer a PPD test.
d. CAM documentation is no longer a requirement.. Answer: a. Do
not take the statement "I'm allergic to. . . " at face value.
, ◉ 1. Which of the following is a first-degree relative to the patient
who has experienced premature onset of CVD?
a. Sister at 62
b. Cousin at 62
c. Aunt at 59
d. Grandfather at 44. Answer: a. Sister at 62
◉ 1. Recording the patient's occupation falls under which category?
a. PHI
b. FH
c. SH
d. ROS. Answer: c. SH
◉ 1. A focused ROS:
a. involves a wider range and shallower level of questions than a
comprehensive ROS.
b. includes questions directed toward the systems most likely to be
involved in the patient's symptoms.
c. includes questions seeking significant positives to narrow down
the body systems affected.
d. covers all body systems.. Answer: b. includes questions directed
toward the systems most likely to be involved in the patient's
symptoms.
