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Section 1: Health History & Interviewing Techniques (Q1-12)
Q1. A 58-year-old male patient states, "I've had this crushing chest pain for about 2
hours. It started when I was mowing the lawn and gets worse when I try to keep
working. Rest and sitting down make it a little better. I'd rate it an 8 out of 10." Which
OLDCARTS component is "Rest and sitting down make it a little better"?
A. Location
B. Duration
C. Relieving factors
D. Severity
Rationale: "Rest and sitting down make it a little better" describes what alleviates or
improves the symptom, which is the relieving factor component of OLDCARTS.
Location would describe where the pain is; duration describes how long it lasts;
severity describes the intensity rating.
Correct Answer: C
Q2. A 42-year-old female reports, "This headache started yesterday morning right
behind my eyes. It throbs constantly and gets much worse when I bend over or
cough. Bright lights make it unbearable. I took ibuprofen but it didn't help at all. It
wakes me up at night." Which OLDCARTS component is missing from this patient's
description?
A. Location
B. Onset
,C. Timing
D. Severity
Rationale: The patient describes onset (yesterday morning), location (behind eyes),
characteristics (throbbing, constant), aggravating factors (bending, coughing, bright
lights), relieving factors (ibuprofen didn't help), and timing (wakes her at night). She
does not provide a severity rating (e.g., 0-10 scale), which is the missing component.
Correct Answer: D
Q3. During a medication reconciliation, a patient lists lisinopril, metformin, and
atorvastatin. The nurse practitioner asks about over-the-counter medications and
supplements. The patient replies, "Oh, I take a baby aspirin every day, and I use St.
John's wort for my mood." Why is it critical to document the St. John's wort?
A. It has no clinical significance
B. St. John's wort has significant drug interactions with many medications including
statins and can reduce efficacy of prescription drugs
C. It is only relevant if the patient takes it daily
D. Herbal supplements are not part of medication reconciliation
Rationale: St. John's wort is a potent CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein inducer that
interacts with numerous medications including statins, anticoagulants,
antidepressants, oral contraceptives, and immunosuppressants. It can reduce drug
efficacy and cause treatment failure. All OTC medications, supplements, and herbals
must be included in medication reconciliation.
Correct Answer: B
Q4. A patient states, "My father had a heart attack at age 52, and my mother was
diagnosed with breast cancer at 45. My brother has type 2 diabetes." This
information is documented in which component of the health history?
A. Past medical history
B. Family history
, C. Social history
D. Review of systems
Rationale: Family history documents the health status of first-degree relatives
(parents, siblings, children) and relevant second-degree relatives, including age at
diagnosis and cause of death. This information guides genetic risk assessment and
screening recommendations. Past medical history documents the patient's own
conditions.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. Which interviewing technique is demonstrated when the nurse practitioner says,
"So what I'm hearing is that the pain started gradually, affects your daily activities,
and you're worried it might be something serious. Is that correct?"
A. Leading question
B. Summarization and clarification
C. Confrontation
D. Probing
Rationale: Summarization involves restating key points from the patient's narrative
to confirm understanding and demonstrate active listening. Clarification ensures the
provider has accurately captured the patient's concerns. This technique validates the
patient's experience and builds rapport. Leading questions suggest answers;
confrontation challenges inconsistencies; probing seeks deeper information.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. A patient with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and remote
appendectomy presents for a wellness visit. Which component of the health history
would document the appendectomy?
A. Chief complaint
B. Past medical history