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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Asking a patient, "What were you doing when this problem began?" represents what part of the OPQRST question format?
Correct Answer: O
Rationale: "O" stands for Onset, asking about the activity when the problem began refers to the onset of the problem.
Question 2 of 5
An 85-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents to your office with his daughter with the complaint of new onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and cough. He is clearly tachypneic and has tactile fremitus and egophony and crackles heard at the right lung base. His daughter just wants you to give him an antibiotic pill so that she can take him home. You are concerned that he might need to be hospitalized and require IV antibiotics. What statement is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumonia management in older adults is influenced by severity and comorbidities.
Question 3 of 5
In a patient who has a history of migraine headaches, which characteristic is most common?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Family history is a significant risk factor for migraines.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following tests is most commonly used to assess kidney function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The creatinine clearance test is a key measure of kidney function and glomerular filtration rate.
Question 5 of 5
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Munchausen syndrome by proxy involves caregivers causing or faking illness in others to gain attention.
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