Exam (elaborations) Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition Test Bank (Chapters 1-20)

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 12th Edition Chapter 1: Overview: Physical Examination and History Taking Multiple Choice1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand Ans : C Chapter: 01Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Comprehensive or : This patient is here to establish care, and because she is new to you, a comprehensive health history is appropriate.2. The components of the health history include all of the following except which one? A) Review of ) Thorax and lungs C) Present illness D) Personal and social items Ans: B Chapter: 01Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Comprehensive or Focused Feedback: The thorax and lungs are part of the physical examination, not part of the health history. The others answers are all part of a complete health history