Bates Guide To Physical Examination And History Taking 11th Bickley Test

1.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 ankleB)An established patient with the chief complaint of I have an upper respiratory infectionC)A new patient with the chief complaint of I am here to establish careD)A new patient with the chief complaint of I cut my handAns:CFeedback: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 systemsB)Thorax and lungsC)Present illnessD)Personal and social itemsAns:BFeedback: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.3.Is the following information subjective or objective?Mr. M. has shortness of breath that has persisted for the past 10 days; it is worse with activity and relieved by rest.A)SubjectiveB)ObjectiveAns:AFeedback:This is information given by the patient about the circumstances of his chief complaint. It does not represent an objective observation by the examiner.4.Is the following information subjective or objective?Mr. M. has a respiratory rate of 32 and a pulse rate of 120.A)SubjectiveB)ObjectiveAns:BFeedback:This is a measurement