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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach for optimal effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
Asking a patient, "What were you doing when this problem began?" represents what part of the OPQRST question format?
Correct Answer: O
Rationale: "O" stands for Onset, asking about the activity when the problem began refers to the onset of the problem.
Question 3 of 5
In a patient with bacterial meningitis, the most common reason for finding headaches is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure is the most common cause of headache in bacterial meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A multiparous pregnant patient presents at 24 weeks gestation with complaints of painless vaginal bleeding. This presentation is consistent with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placenta previa is characterized by painless vaginal bleeding, particularly in the second or third trimester.
Question 5 of 5
During a migraine, the cerebral arteries
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During a migraine, cerebral arteries typically dilate, which is part of the pathophysiology of the headache.
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