Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Mr. Franklin is speaking with you, the health care provider, about his respiratory problem. Mr.
Franklin says, "I've had this cough for 3 days, and it's getting worse." You reply, "Tell me more
about your cough." Mr. Franklin states, "I wish I could tell you more. That's why I'm here. You
tell me what's wrong!" Which caregiver response would be most appropriate for enhancing
communication?
Selected Answer: After 3 days, you're tired of coughing. Have you had a fever?
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Spasmodic muscular contractions of the head, face, or neck are called:
Selected Answer: B. tics.
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Sweat glands, hair, and nails are all formed from:
Selected Answer: C. invaginations of epidermis into dermis.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Regardless of the origin, discharge is described by noting:
Selected Answer: color and consistency.
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
The examiner's evaluation of a patient's mental status belongs in the:
Selected Answer: physical examination.
Question 6
,1 out of 1 points
Cherry angiomas are a common finding in:
Selected Answer: adults older than 30 years.
Question 7
0 out of 1 points
Recommended carbohydrate content of total dietary intake (% total calories) is ____%.
Selected Answer: 45%-65%
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which is the best way to position a patient's neck for palpation of the thyroid?
Selected Answer: C. Flexed toward the side being examined
Question 9
0 out of 1 points
Periods of silence during the interview can serve important purposes, such as:
Selected Answer: promoting calmness.
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
What finding is unique to the documentation of a physical examination of an infant?
Selected Answer: Fontanel sizes
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Expected normal percussion tones include:
Selected Answer: tympany over an empty stomach.
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
, Which cranial nerves innervate the face?
Selected Answer: C. V and VII
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
In counseling a client regarding nutrition education, you explain that linoleic acid, a major fatty
acid, is thought to be essential for:
Selected Answer: normal growth and development.
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Subjective and symptomatic data are:
Selected Answer: placed in the history section.
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture?
Selected There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and
Answer: distinguishing physical characteristics.
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
The position on a clock, topographic notations, and anatomic landmarks:
Selected Answer: are methods for recording locations of findings.
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
During an interview, you have the impression that a patient may be considering suicide. Which
action is essential?
Selected Answer: Ask whether the patient has considered self-harm.