What is the sequence of the patient management model?

• A. Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up
• B. Examination, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention, Evaluation, Outcomes
• C. Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention, Outcomes
• D. Intake, Assessment, Plan, Review

Answer: (C)

The sequence being tested moves through data gathering to action in a logical clinical chain: start with Examination to collect information, then Evaluation to interpret that information and identify problems, followed by Diagnosis to name the condition, then Prognosis to estimate likely course and outcomes, after which you Plan and implement Intervention, and finally assess Outcomes to see how well the care worked.

Examination gathers history, signs, and test data—the factual foundation. Evaluation is the reasoning step that synthesizes that data to determine what’s happening and what the patient’s problems are. Diagnosis names the specific condition or issue based on that assessment. Prognosis uses the diagnosis and patient factors to forecast the likely trajectory and help shape the treatment plan. Intervention is the actions taken to address the diagnosed problems, and Outcomes are the results you measure to judge effectiveness and guide any necessary adjustments.

Other sequences skip or reorder these essential steps, such as moving to Diagnosis without first evaluating the gathered data, or treating before considering likely outcomes, which disrupts the logical flow from data to desired results.