10 Questions
Which of the following is the purpose of conducting a functional assessment?
To obtain information about the patient's family history
What is the purpose of documenting the 'chief complaint' in a health history?
To determine the reason for seeking care
Why is it important to ask a patient about allergies?
To document vital information for the patient
What is the purpose of the CAGE test?
To identify possible alcohol issues
When should a mental status examination be performed?
When assessing the patient's mental status
Which of the following is the purpose of obtaining family history during a functional assessment?
To gather information about the patient's genetic predispositions
What is the purpose of the CAGE test?
To identify any possible alcohol issues
What is the purpose of documenting allergies in a health history?
To ensure appropriate medical treatment and avoid potential adverse reactions
When should the 'chief complaint' be documented in a health history?
During a functional assessment
When should a mental status examination be performed?
When the patient has a chief complaint related to mental health
This quiz tests your knowledge on functional assessment and health history in nursing. Learn about the purpose of functional assessment, obtaining family history information, and documenting the patient's reason for seeking care. Test your understanding of these important concepts in nursing practice.
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