Subjective  and  objective  observations are essential elements in assessing an individual’s health status. To answer questions  4-13  through  4-17,  select from  the  kind(s)  of  observation listed  below  the  observation  that  best fits  the  scenario  described. Kind(s)  of  observation(s) 1. Subjective  only 2. Objective  only 3. Both 1 and 2 above 4-13. In the emergency room, you are examining  a  patient  who  suddenly vomits and tells you he has been feeling  nauseous  for  the  past several  hours 4-14.  A  patient  claims  to  have swallowed  many  pills  and complains  of  sleepiness  and nausea 4-15.  A  patient  complains  of  chest  pain 4-16. 4-17. 4-18. and  difficulty  breathing On the above patient, an EKG is interpreted  as  normal  and breathing  appears  better  with oxygen  therapy When  picking  up  a  patient’s dinner tray you notice that only the  liquids  have  been  consumed but  the  patient  has  normally  been eating a full meal. Reporting  consists  of  oral  or written  communication.  The patient’s  clinical  record  is  the written  report  and  serves  the primary  purpose  of  providing 1. a  subjective  evaluation  of the  patients  case 2. medicolegal  documentation  in cases  of  malpractice 3. a  chronological  record  of care and the patient’s response  to  treatment 4. information  for  statistical 4-19. When making a clinical record 4-20. 4-21. 4-22. 4-23. entry  regarding  a  patient’s pain,  you  should  record  which  of the  following  elements? 1. Location 2. Quality 3. Severity 4. All of the above Patient  education  is  the responsibility  of 1. the memberts of the command education  and  training department 2. only  the  physician  and nurses  for  the  patient 3. all  members  of  the  health care team 4. the  outpatient  staff  and clinic  supervisor  only The goals of patient health education   include 1. promoting  patient  self-ca~e 2. promoting   behavior modification 3. influencing  a  patient’s attitude  toward  health  and disease 4. all of the above The  limitation  imposed  upon  a health care provider are based on  local  regulations  and 1. occupational   standards 2. rate  training  manuals 3. training  and  experience 4. all of the above In the health care field, accountability  means  that providers 1. are  held  responsible  for their  actions 2. must  continue  their education  in  the  health  care field 3. are bound by a code of ethics 4. all  the  above analysis 22