BANK Test Bank For Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosti

1. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment?
A) Height and weight
B) A patient’s recall of his or her past health conditions
C) Resultsfrom an abdominal CT scan
D) Complete blood count
ANSWER: B
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies Taxonomy:
Application
2. Which of the following is true regarding the data taken in a health history?
A) Most health history data are objective and measurable.
B) Objective data are error-free, quantifiable data.
C) Subjective data, being inherently less accurate, are of less value than objective data.
D) A successful individualized plan of care must incorporate subjective data.
ANSWER: D
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Functions of the Interview and Health History
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Interview and History-Taking Strategies