,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary objective
of an initial health assessment?
A) Diagnosis of medical conditions
B) Establishment of a therapeutic relationship
C) Development of a treatment plan
D) Identification of patient education needs
Correct Answer: B) Establishment of a therapeutic relationship
Rationale: The initial health assessment is crucial for establishing
rapport and trust, which are foundational for a therapeutic
relationship.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the most reliable indicator of
a patient's respiratory status and should be assessed first.
Correct Answer: Respiratory rate
Rationale: The respiratory rate offers immediate information
about the patient's respiratory status and is a vital sign that can
indicate distress.
, Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment is holistic and
includes all aspects of a patient's well-being, not just the physical
symptoms.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are components of a mental status examination?
A) Appearance
B) Mood
C) Intelligence
D) Thought content
E) Perception
Correct Answers: A) Appearance, B) Mood, D) Thought
content, E) Perception
Rationale: A mental status examination includes an assessment of
appearance, mood, thought content, and perception but not
intelligence.
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