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What is the purpose of eliciting past illnesses in the systemic enquiry?
What is the purpose of eliciting past illnesses in the systemic enquiry?
- To determine if certain conditions are still being treated (correct)
- To understand the family's social lifestyle
- To assess the onset and nature of presenting complaints
- To identify current family health issues
Which component of health history focuses on diseases running in the family and deaths with their causes?
Which component of health history focuses on diseases running in the family and deaths with their causes?
- Allergies and Reactions
- Social history (SHx)
- Past Medical History
- Family history (FHx) (correct)
Why is it important to inquire about exacerbating factors related to symptoms?
Why is it important to inquire about exacerbating factors related to symptoms?
- To identify what makes the symptoms worse (correct)
- To determine the onset date of the symptoms
- To understand if symptoms are improving or deteriorating
- To assess the demographic data of the patient
Which condition is NOT listed as a specific condition to ask for during systemic enquiry?
Which condition is NOT listed as a specific condition to ask for during systemic enquiry?
What is the purpose of assessing the periodicity and frequency of symptoms in health history?
What is the purpose of assessing the periodicity and frequency of symptoms in health history?
Which aspect is NOT covered in the 'SOCRATERS' mnemonic for pain assessment?
Which aspect is NOT covered in the 'SOCRATERS' mnemonic for pain assessment?
What is the main purpose of conducting a Physical Assessment?
What is the main purpose of conducting a Physical Assessment?
In the context of Health History, what does 'Obtaining baseline data about client and family status' refer to?
In the context of Health History, what does 'Obtaining baseline data about client and family status' refer to?
What does 'Health history assists in identifying problems and formulating nursing diagnoses' mean?
What does 'Health history assists in identifying problems and formulating nursing diagnoses' mean?
What is one of the key outcomes at the end of a health history taking process?
What is one of the key outcomes at the end of a health history taking process?
Why is it emphasized that 'Health history is not a passive process'?
Why is it emphasized that 'Health history is not a passive process'?
What is meant by 'By end of history taking, one should have an idea of possible causes of the patient’s illness'?
What is meant by 'By end of history taking, one should have an idea of possible causes of the patient’s illness'?
