NCLEX QUESTIONS: HEALTH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL

NCLEX QUESTIONS: HEALTH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL

ASSESSMENT VOL. 1

Dr. Evelyn J. Biluk

Copyright Dr. Evelyn J. Biluk 2012

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Table of Contents

Health History Physical Assessment

Physical Assessment: Preparation

Health Assessment: Techniques

Health Assessment: General Survey

Health Assessment: Vital Signs

Health Assessment: Nutrition Status

Health Assessment: Skin

Health Assessment: Hair

Health Assessment: Nails

Health Assessment: Head

Health Assessment: Eyes

Health Assessment: Ears

Health Assessment: Sinuses and Nose

Health History

What is the first step of patient assessment?

• Interpret physical data
• Decide on necessary interventions
• Assess current health status
• Collect subjective information regarding patient’s health history

Answer: d

What kind of data is collected during the health history?

• Age, sex, marital status
• Biographical information
• History of present illness or condition
• Patient reason for seeking health care

Answer: a, b, c, d

When gathering a health history, which of the following is part of the past health history of a patient?

• Genogram
• Medical history
• Surgical history
• Medications
• Communicable diseases

Answer: b, c, d, e

All of the following are also part of the past health history except?

• Sexual history
• Allergies
• Injuries and/or accidents
• Disabilities and/or handicaps
• Blood transfusions, childhood illnesses and immunizations

Answer: a

Which of the following is included in the family health history of a client?

• Familial diseases
• Genetic diseases
• Genogram
• Religion

Answer: a, b, c

Taking a social history of a client is an important part of a health assessment.What should it include?

• Alcohol, tobacco and drug use
• Travel history and work environment
• Home environment and hobbies/leisure activities
• Stressors
• Education

Answer: a, b, c, d, e

What else should the social history include besides those mentioned in the previous question?

• Economic status
• Military service
• Religion and culture
• Roles and relationships
• Sexual history and patterns of daily living