History Taking and Physical Examination MCQs

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1. Which of the following is the first step in clinical history taking?



2. Which question is best to start when eliciting the chief complaint?



3. The duration, onset, and progression of symptoms are recorded in:



4. The mnemonic SOCRATES is used to assess:



5. Which of the following belongs to past medical history?



6. Family history is most useful for identifying:



7. Review of systems means:



8. Which of the following is a component of social history?



9. Which vital sign is usually measured first in physical examination?



10. A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg is classified as:



11. Tachycardia is defined as pulse rate above:



12. The normal respiratory rate in adults is:



13. Clubbing of fingers is commonly associated with:



14. Cyanosis is best seen in:



15. Which is the best position to examine the precordium?



16. Which tool is used to examine the eye fundus?



17. The “lub-dub” heart sounds correspond to:



18. Which cranial nerve is tested by pupillary light reflex?



19. Murphy’s sign is used to examine:



20. McBurney’s point tenderness is suggestive of:



21. The GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) assesses:



22. The normal pupillary reaction to light is:



23. Auscultation is done with:



24. Crepitus in a joint indicates:



25. Which of the following is NOT part of inspection?



26. The first step in physical examination of the abdomen is:



27. The technique of tapping to detect underlying structures is called:



28. A “bounding pulse” is most commonly seen in:



29. Which cranial nerve is tested by checking facial symmetry?



30. The Babinski sign is a test for:



31. Which lobe of the lung is best examined from the anterior chest?



32. Jugular venous pressure is a marker of:



33. Which of the following is a red flag in history taking?



34. Orthopnea is typically seen in:



35. Which is the normal capillary refill time?



36. Palpation of the thyroid gland is best done from:



37. A positive straight leg raising test indicates:



38. Pallor is best observed in:



39. Which cranial nerve is tested by checking hearing?



40. The most important sign of dehydration in adults is:



41. The normal apex beat is felt in which intercostal space?



42. Percussion note in pleural effusion is:



43. The best place to check for pitting edema is:



44. Which sign is checked to diagnose meningeal irritation?



45. Which cranial nerve controls tongue movements?



46. The gait seen in Parkinson’s disease is:



47. A “thrill” felt on palpation indicates:



48. A stethoscope diaphragm is best used for:



49. The normal liver span in the mid-clavicular line is:



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