NSG Midterm Exam Latest 2023 AlreadyGradedA+PASSWITH NGN

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history

be

appropriate?

A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper

respiratory

infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” Ans: C

Feedback:

This patient is here to establish care, and because she is new to you, a

comprehensive

health history is appropriate. 2. The components of the health history include all of the following except

which one?

A) Review of systems

B) Thorax and lungs

C) Present illness

D) Personal and social items

Ans: B

Feedback:

The thorax and lungs are part of the physical examination, not part of the

health

history. The others answers are all part of a complete health history