Function Assessment and Body Systems Health Check Quiz

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What is the main purpose of a health assessment and physical examination?

To provide entertainment for the patient
To collect data about the patient's health status (correct)
To diagnose the patient's disease
To evaluate the patient's response to treatment

What is the difference between a symptom and a sign?

A symptom is a written record of the patient's medical history, while a sign is a physical examination of the patient.
A symptom is an objective observation, while a sign is a subjective report from the patient.
A symptom is a measurement of the patient's vital signs, while a sign is a verbal description of the patient's health problem.
A symptom is a subjective experience of the patient, while a sign is an objective observation by the healthcare provider. (correct)

What are the two main types of data collected during a health assessment?

Vital signs and medical history
Numerical data and qualitative data
Subjective data and objective data (correct)
Physiological data and psychological data

Which of the following is an example of subjective data?

Patient's report of pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting both subjective and objective data during a health assessment?

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the patient's health status (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of a health assessment?

A collection of information from the patient and other sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a functional assessment including activities of daily living (ADLs)?

To measure a person's ability to perform self-care tasks (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic techniques used in a physical examination?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'head-to-toe assessment' refer to?

An exhaustive process that checks the health status of all major body systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the functional assessment of activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Blood pressure monitoring (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the inspection technique in a physical examination?

To use the sense of sight for critical observation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential aspect of conducting a physical examination?

Maintaining cultural sensitivity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining a complete health history?

To gather comprehensive information about a person's past and current health status (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the complete health history?

Treatment plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting the family history during a health assessment?

To identify potential genetic factors that may influence the patient's health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the review of systems in a health assessment?

To evaluate the patient's past and present health status of each body system (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection mentioned in the text?

Medication review (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting the reason for seeking care during a health assessment?

To obtain the patient's own description of the reason for their visit (A) Signup and view all the answers