What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive health assessment?
A. To diagnose acute health problems
B. To create a baseline of health data
C. To prescribe medication
D. To perform a surgical evaluation

Which vital sign is typically assessed first during a physical examination?
A. Blood pressure
B. Temperature
C. Heart rate
D. Respiratory rate

When conducting a health assessment, which of the following is the most important aspect to consider?
A. The patient’s insurance coverage
B. The patient’s self-reported symptoms
C. The patient’s previous medical history
D. The patient’s ability to pay for treatment

A comprehensive health assessment usually includes which of the following components?
A. History taking and physical examination
B. Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests
C. Making a diagnosis
D. All of the above

Which assessment technique would a healthcare provider use to evaluate the presence of fluid in the lungs?
A. Palpation
B. Auscultation
C. Percussion
D. Inspection

The mnemonic “PQRST” is used during the assessment of:
A. A headache
B. Pain
C. A seizure
D. Diabetes management

What does the “S” in the SOAP note stand for?
A. Subjective
B. Symptomatic
C. Synopsis
D. Systematic

During an abdominal assessment, the proper sequence of techniques is:
A. Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion
B. Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
C. Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
D. Palpation, percussion, auscultation, inspection

Which of the following is not a normal age-related change?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased maximal heart rate
C. Increased lung capacity
D. Thinning of the skin

Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by:
A. Dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared
B. Dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplying by 703
C. Dividing height in meters by weight in kilograms squared
D. Both A and B

Answers:

B. To create a baseline of health data
C. Heart rate
B. The patient’s self-reported symptoms
D. All of the above
B. Auscultation
B. Pain
A. Subjective
A. Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion
C. Increased lung capacity
D. Both A and B