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Which of the following steps is the final step that is used during the physical assessment of the abdomen?
- A. Inspection
- B. Light palpation
- C. Deep palpation
- D. Percussion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep palpation (C) is the final abdominal assessment step.
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An anonymous and voluntary survey in 2007 was conducted for GP's in Singapore. Which of the following result is CORRECT?
- A. The overall response rate was above 90%.
- B. Only one third of GP respondents were treating mental illness in the survey.
- C. Anxiety and stress disorders were the commonest mental illnesses seen.
- D. GPs were seeing 20 cases of mental illnesses every week.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anxiety and stress disorders are commonly seen in primary care, consistent with survey findings.
Place these steps of the medication reconciliation process in the correct sequential order from # 1 to # 5. Do NOT include steps that are not part of the medication reconciliation process. 1: Compile a list of newly prescribed medications and other preparations 2: Compile a list of current medications and other preparations 3: Compile a list of only current vitamins, over the counter medications, herbal remedies, nutritional and dietary supplements 4: Compare the two lists and make note of any discrepancies and inconsistencies 5: Employ critical thinking and professional judgments during the comparisons of the two lists 6: Communicate and document the new list of medications to the appropriate healthcare providers
- A. 3,2,1,4,6
- B. 2,1,4,5,6
- C. 1,2,3,5,4
- D. 4,1,3,2,6
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct order (B: 2,1,4,5,6) follows reconciliation steps.
All adult family members and children should be involved in the initial interview.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involving everyone at once may overwhelm Level 1 families; staggered interviews are common.
When is it appropriate to prescribe birth control pills for a patient in an arranged marriage?
- A. When the patient is experiencing domestic abuse
- B. When the patient is afraid of getting an STD
- C. When the patient expresses the desire to not become pregnant
- D. When the patient appears healthy enough for sexual activity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient desire for contraception is the ethical basis for prescribing.
Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask a pregnant woman when taking her history?
- A. Have you and your husband started picking out baby names?
- B. Have you had any trouble looking into day care programs?
- C. Is the baby's father still part of your life?
- D. What does your husband think about your pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This question assesses support systems without assumptions about marital status.