Chapter 2: Health History

Question 1

Comprehensive Health History

Answer 1

Establishes complete database.

Question 2

Problem-based/Focused Health Assessment

Answer 2

Consists of data limited to the scope of problem.

Question 3

Episodic/Follow-up Assessment

Answer 3

Consists of specific problems for which patient is already receiving treatment.

Question 4

Health History

Answer 4

subjective data, involves interview of the PT and questionnaires; a database used to create a plan, prevent disease, resolve problems, and minimize limitations

Question 5

Open Ended Questions

Answer 5

Encourages a free-flowing, open response; these questions often focus on PT’s health. e.g. How are you doing?

Question 6

Close Ended Questions

Answer 6

Yield more precise data, gives options for response. e.g. Do you become short of breath?

Question 7

Directive Questions

Answer 7

Lead PT to focus on one set of thoughts, often used in reviewing systems and evaluating functional status. e.g. Describe the drainage you have been having from your nose.