Shadow Health - Tina Jones, Health History Study Guide
(2026/2027 Syllabus)
Interview Opening
1. What is the best way to introduce yourself to Tina Jones?
"Hello, my name is [Your Name]. I’m a nursing student. I’ll be conducting your health
history today. Is that okay with you?" - ANSWER ✓
2. How does Tina initially describe her reason for seeking care?
She is here for a "pre-op" physical exam because she has a foot wound that needs to be
treated, but she emphasizes she has "a lot going on" with her asthma and diabetes.
- ANSWER ✓
Demographics & General Orientation
3. What is Tina Jones' age?
She is 28 years old. - ANSWER ✓
4. What is Tina's preferred name?
Tina. She states she does not like being called "Tina" by her mother but prefers it over
her full name, Latina. - ANSWER ✓
5. Where does Tina currently live?
She lives in the local area with her mother and sister. - ANSWER ✓
Chief Complaint (Foot Wound)
6. What is the primary issue that brought Tina to the clinic today?
A wound on her right foot. - ANSWER ✓
7. When did the foot wound first appear?
She first noticed it about "a week or so" after stepping on a piece of glass at a party two
weeks ago. - ANSWER ✓
8. Can you describe the pain associated with the foot wound?
She rates it as a 6 out of 10. It is sharp, stinging pain when she stands on it, and a
constant, dull ache when she is off her feet. - ANSWER ✓
9. What are the aggravating factors for the foot pain?
Walking and standing make it worse. - ANSWER ✓
, 10. What are the relieving factors for the foot pain?
Sitting down, elevating the foot, and resting help relieve the pain. - ANSWER ✓
11. Has Tina done anything to treat the foot wound at home?
Yes, she has been cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide and applying Neosporin and a
bandage. - ANSWER ✓
12. What does the foot wound look like according to Tina?
It is red, swollen, and has some yellow drainage (pus). She notes it has gotten more red
and swollen over the past couple of days. - ANSWER ✓
Past Medical History
13. Does Tina have a history of diabetes?
Yes, she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at age 24. - ANSWER ✓
14. How does Tina manage her diabetes?
She takes Metformin 850 mg twice a day. However, she admits she has not been taking
it regularly lately. - ANSWER ✓
15. Does Tina monitor her blood sugar at home?
She used to, but she has not been checking it regularly because her meter ran out of
test strips. - ANSWER ✓
16. What is the typical range of Tina's blood sugar levels when she does check?
She states it usually runs "high," in the 200s. - ANSWER ✓
17. Does Tina have a history of asthma?
Yes, she has had asthma since she was a child. - ANSWER ✓
18. When was Tina's last asthma exacerbation?
About three or four weeks ago, when she was moving furniture and got short of breath.
- ANSWER ✓
19. How does Tina manage her asthma?
She uses an albuterol inhaler (ProAir HFA) as needed. She takes two puffs. - ANSWER ✓
20. How often does Tina use her albuterol inhaler?
Usually once or twice a week, but more often when she has a cold. - ANSWER ✓
21. Does Tina have any other chronic medical conditions?
She also has high blood pressure (hypertension). - ANSWER ✓
(2026/2027 Syllabus)
Interview Opening
1. What is the best way to introduce yourself to Tina Jones?
"Hello, my name is [Your Name]. I’m a nursing student. I’ll be conducting your health
history today. Is that okay with you?" - ANSWER ✓
2. How does Tina initially describe her reason for seeking care?
She is here for a "pre-op" physical exam because she has a foot wound that needs to be
treated, but she emphasizes she has "a lot going on" with her asthma and diabetes.
- ANSWER ✓
Demographics & General Orientation
3. What is Tina Jones' age?
She is 28 years old. - ANSWER ✓
4. What is Tina's preferred name?
Tina. She states she does not like being called "Tina" by her mother but prefers it over
her full name, Latina. - ANSWER ✓
5. Where does Tina currently live?
She lives in the local area with her mother and sister. - ANSWER ✓
Chief Complaint (Foot Wound)
6. What is the primary issue that brought Tina to the clinic today?
A wound on her right foot. - ANSWER ✓
7. When did the foot wound first appear?
She first noticed it about "a week or so" after stepping on a piece of glass at a party two
weeks ago. - ANSWER ✓
8. Can you describe the pain associated with the foot wound?
She rates it as a 6 out of 10. It is sharp, stinging pain when she stands on it, and a
constant, dull ache when she is off her feet. - ANSWER ✓
9. What are the aggravating factors for the foot pain?
Walking and standing make it worse. - ANSWER ✓
, 10. What are the relieving factors for the foot pain?
Sitting down, elevating the foot, and resting help relieve the pain. - ANSWER ✓
11. Has Tina done anything to treat the foot wound at home?
Yes, she has been cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide and applying Neosporin and a
bandage. - ANSWER ✓
12. What does the foot wound look like according to Tina?
It is red, swollen, and has some yellow drainage (pus). She notes it has gotten more red
and swollen over the past couple of days. - ANSWER ✓
Past Medical History
13. Does Tina have a history of diabetes?
Yes, she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at age 24. - ANSWER ✓
14. How does Tina manage her diabetes?
She takes Metformin 850 mg twice a day. However, she admits she has not been taking
it regularly lately. - ANSWER ✓
15. Does Tina monitor her blood sugar at home?
She used to, but she has not been checking it regularly because her meter ran out of
test strips. - ANSWER ✓
16. What is the typical range of Tina's blood sugar levels when she does check?
She states it usually runs "high," in the 200s. - ANSWER ✓
17. Does Tina have a history of asthma?
Yes, she has had asthma since she was a child. - ANSWER ✓
18. When was Tina's last asthma exacerbation?
About three or four weeks ago, when she was moving furniture and got short of breath.
- ANSWER ✓
19. How does Tina manage her asthma?
She uses an albuterol inhaler (ProAir HFA) as needed. She takes two puffs. - ANSWER ✓
20. How often does Tina use her albuterol inhaler?
Usually once or twice a week, but more often when she has a cold. - ANSWER ✓
21. Does Tina have any other chronic medical conditions?
She also has high blood pressure (hypertension). - ANSWER ✓
