GROUP WORK

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of the chief complaint in a patient interview?

   • A) To gather family history
   • B) To understand the main reason for the patient’s visit
   • C) To assess vital signs
   • D) To review medication history

2. Which of the following best describes the "Onset" in the History of Present Illness (HPI)?

   • A) The duration of the symptoms
   • B) The specific location of pain
   • C) When the symptoms began
   • D) The characteristics of the pain

3. In assessing the past medical history, which of the following would NOT be included?

   • A) Previous surgeries
   • B) Current medications
   • C) Recent dietary habits
   • D) Chronic illnesses

4. What does a normal finding in a cardiovascular examination typically include?

   • A) S3 heart sound
   • B) Palpitations
   • C) Clear heart sounds with no murmurs
   • D) Peripheral edema

5. During the abdominal examination, which of the following techniques is used first?

   • A) Palpation
   • B) Percussion
   • C) Inspection
   • D) Auscultation

Short Answer Questions

6. Describe the importance of the Review of Systems (ROS) in a patient evaluation.

7. List three key components that should be assessed during a nutritional evaluation.

8. What are two common indicators of malnutrition that may be identified during a physical examination?

9. Explain the role of vital signs in the general survey of a patient.

10. In the context of the patient interview, why is it important to ask about allergies and current medications?