HEALTH ASSESSMENT WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Week 1 Adv Health Assessment Quiz
Question 1
Allergies to drugs and foods are generally listed in which section of the medical record?
The past medical history section contains information such as drugs, foods, and
environmental allergies.
Question 2
In issues surrounding ethical decision making, beneficence refers to the:
The definition of beneficence is to do good.
Question 3
Constitutional symptoms in the ROS refer to:
General constitutional symptoms refer to fever, chills, malaise, fatigability, night sweats,
sleep patterns, and weight (average, preferred, present, change).
Question 4
Which of the following is initially appropriate in the management of a patient s diagnosed
problem?
An initial approach to a patient s problem should allow for the greatest patient autonomy
and should promote patient participation. The well-informed patient is better able to
exercise autonomy. Only answer 4 does this.
Question 5
During an interview, tears appear in the patient s eyes and his voice becomes shaky. Initially,
you should:
Offer a tissue and let them know its alright to cry
When patients cry, it is best to allow the moment to pass at the patient s pace. If you
suspect a need to cry but the patient is suppressing it, give permission.
Question 6