NSG 6020 MIDTERM EXAM

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NSG 6020 MIDTERM EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH

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For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate - correct answer- a new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to establish care"

Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved by rest. - correct answer- subjective

is the following information subjective or objective. Mr. M has a respiratory rate of 32 and pulse rate of 120 - correct answer- objective

the following information is recorded in the health history:

"Patient denies chest pain, palpitations, orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - correct answer- Review of systems

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A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to - correct answer- Musculoskeletal

a 22 year old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathological processes would be most correct - correct answer- Inflammatory

a 15 year old high school sophomore comes to the clinic for evaluation of a 3 week history of sneezing; itch, watery eyes; clear nasal discharge; ear pain; and nonproductive cough.which is most likely pathological process - correct answer- allergic

You are seeing an elderly man with multiple complaints. He has chronic arthritis, pain from an old war injury, and headaches.Today he complains of these pains, as well as dull chest pain under his sternum. What would the order of priority be for your problem list? - correct answer- Chest pain, headaches, arthritis, war injury pain

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Suzanne, a 25 year old, comes to your clinic to establish care.You are the student preparing to go into the examination room to interview her. Which of the following is the most logical sequence for the patient-provider interview? - correct answer- Greet the patient, establish rapport, invite the patient's story, establish the agenda, expand and clarify the patient's story, and negotiate a plan.

Alexandra is a 28-year-old editor who presents to the clinic with abdominal pain. The pain is a dull ache, located in the right upper quadrant, that she rates as a 3 at the least and an 8 at the worst. The pain started a few weeks ago, it lasts for 2 to 3 hours at a time, it comes and goes, and it seems to be worse a couple of hours after eating. She has noticed that it starts after eating greasy foods, so she has cut down on these as much as she can. Initially it occurred once a week, but now it is occurring every other day. Nothing makes it better. From this description, which of the seven attributes of a symptom has been omitted? - correct answer- Associated manifestations

A 23-year-old graduate student comes to your clinic for evaluation of a urethral discharge. As the provider, you need to get a sexual history. Which one of the following questions is inappropriate for eliciting the information? - correct answer- Are you sexually active?

On a very busy day in the office, Mrs. Donelan, who is 81 years old, comes for her usual visit for her blood pressure. She is on

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