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University of Texas, Tyler
NURS 5352 Advanced health assessment test 1 with complete solution
A comprehensive (head to toe) exam should be performed on all nonemergent, new patients who will be receiving ongoing primary care form a particular provider or group of clinicians.
A focused physical exam is performed only in non-emergent situations and if the patient does not have usual provider follwing their care.
A comprehensive and focused exam should never be done in the same office visit.
A comprehensive exam should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Question 38
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Choose the most correct statement regarding preparing to do a physical examination: all of the above.
Develop a pattern that is systmeatic and comfortable for the patient and that will prompt you not to omit parts of the exam.
Learn to adapt to the situation and establish a routine that feels comfortable and natural to you.
A third party should be allowed in the room to make the patient more comfortable.
All of these statements are correct.
See page 23 of the Rhoads & Petersen text
IncorrectQuestion 39
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