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HEALTH ASSESSMENT PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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HEALTH ASSESSMENT PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITHCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS
"red flag" regarding patients presenting with headache? Correct
Answers AGE OVER 50
1. A 28 year old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a
rash.
At first there was only one large patch, but then more lesions
erupted suddenly on the back and torso.
The lesions itch. On physical examination, you note that the
pattern of eruption is like a Christmas tree and that
there are a variety of erythematous papules and macules on the
cleavage lines of the back.
Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pityriasis Rosea
B. Tinea Versicolor
C. Psoriasis
D. Atopic Eczema Correct Answers A
1. A 50-year-old body builder is upset by a letter of denial from
his life insurance company. He is very lean but has gained 2
pounds over the past 6 months. You personally performed his
health assessment and found no problems whatsoever. He says
he is classified as "high risk" because of obesity. What should
you do next?
A. Explain that even small amounts of weight gain can classify
you as obese.
B. Advise him to increase his aerobic exercise for calorie
burning.
,C. Measure his waist.
D. Place him on a high-protein, low-fat diet. Correct Answers
C
1. A 67-year-old retired janitor comes to the clinic with his wife.
She brought him in because she is concerned about his weight
loss. He has a history of smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day for
30 years, for a total of 90 pack-years. He has noticed a daily
cough for the past several years, which he states is productive of
sputum. He came into the clinic approximately 1 year ago, and
at that time his weight was 140 pounds. Today, his weight is 110
pounds.
Which one of the following questions would be the most
important to ask if you suspect that he has lung cancer?
A. Have you tried to force yourself to vomit after eating a meal?
B. Do you have enough food to eat?
C. Do you have heartburn/indigestion and diarrhea?
D. Have you tried to lose weight? Correct Answers D
1. A 68 year old retired farmer comes to your office for
evaluation of a skin lesion.
On the right temporal area of the forehead, you see a flattened
papule the same color as his skin,
covered by a dry scale that is round and feels hard.
He has several more of these scattered on the forehead, arms,
and legs.
Based on this description, what is your most likely diagnosis?
A. Actinic Keratosis
B. Seborrheic Keratosis
C. Basil cell carcinoma
D. squamous cell carcinoma Correct Answers A
, 1. A deeper loss of epidermis and dermis which may bleed and
scar is:
A. Erosion
B. Fissure
C. Ulcer
D. Excoriation Correct Answers C
1. A young man comes to you with an extremely pruritic rash
over his knees and elbows which has come and gone for several
years.
It seems to be worse in the winter and
improves with some sun exposure.
On examination, you notice scabbing and crusting with some
silvery scale,
and you notice small "pits" in his nails.
What would account for these findings?
A. Eczema
B. Pityriasis Rosea
C. Psoriasis
D. Tinea Correct Answers C
1. Common or concerning symptoms to inquire about in the
General Survey and vital signs include all of the following
except:
A. Fever and chills
B. Cough
C. Changes in weight
D. Fatigue and weakness Correct Answers B
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