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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HISTORY
TAKING (13TH EDITION) BY LYNN S.
BICKLEY | ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED |
LATEST UPDATE 2025–2026
What is a Comprehensive Health History (CHH) and when is it best used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A comprehensive interview to gather all aspects of
the patient's history
For use with a new patient
What is a Focused History and when is it best used? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A problem-orientated history that is more limited and tailored to a
specific problem
For use with an established patient
, What are the five steps of the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Assessment
2. Outcome Identification
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
In a successful interview you... - CORRECT ANSWER-1. generate the
patient's story and gather complete and accurate data about the patient
2. Establish rapport and trust
3. Build a continuing therapeutic relationship
4. Teach about the health state, health promotion and disease prevention.
What is patient centered care?
(Institute of Medicine definition) - CORRECT ANSWER-Respecting and
responding to patients' wants, needs, and preferences, so they can make
choices in their care that best fit their individual circumstances.
Setting the Environment for a patient interview - what is important? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Courtesy and Comfort
1. Privacy - Knock on the door, use privacy curtains, be aware of room-
mates (inquire about confidentiality wishes)
2. Attention/lack of interruptions - ask for coverage help to ensure you give
the patient your full attention
3. Comfortable room - make sure room is clean and at adequate
temperature
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HISTORY
TAKING (13TH EDITION) BY LYNN S.
BICKLEY | ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED |
LATEST UPDATE 2025–2026
What is a Comprehensive Health History (CHH) and when is it best used? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A comprehensive interview to gather all aspects of
the patient's history
For use with a new patient
What is a Focused History and when is it best used? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A problem-orientated history that is more limited and tailored to a
specific problem
For use with an established patient
, What are the five steps of the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Assessment
2. Outcome Identification
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
In a successful interview you... - CORRECT ANSWER-1. generate the
patient's story and gather complete and accurate data about the patient
2. Establish rapport and trust
3. Build a continuing therapeutic relationship
4. Teach about the health state, health promotion and disease prevention.
What is patient centered care?
(Institute of Medicine definition) - CORRECT ANSWER-Respecting and
responding to patients' wants, needs, and preferences, so they can make
choices in their care that best fit their individual circumstances.
Setting the Environment for a patient interview - what is important? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Courtesy and Comfort
1. Privacy - Knock on the door, use privacy curtains, be aware of room-
mates (inquire about confidentiality wishes)
2. Attention/lack of interruptions - ask for coverage help to ensure you give
the patient your full attention
3. Comfortable room - make sure room is clean and at adequate
temperature
