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1. The assessment is often
collected in a primary care set- ting, such as a Complete
women's health clinic. Complete
Focused
Initial Closing
2. When a client is experiencing a short-term
problem, such as a rash, the care provider
conducts a(n)
assessment. problem-centered
problem-centered
complete
follow-up exit
3. Persons with chronic conditions, such as sickle-cell
anemia, are seen by their primary care provider for
assessment.
focused
complete follow-up
follow-up
interim
4. For a client with cardiac arrest, a(n) assess-
ment may be obtained from relatives.
comprehensive emergency
focused
rapid
emergency
5. What determines the frequency of as- sessment
needed for each individ- ual?
The person's health and wellness needs;
Data obtained from each assess- ment determines not
only treatment for current alterations in health, but
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the frequency and type of follow-up assessments. While
the CDC and health insurance companies often provide
evidence-based recommen- dations for care, it is the
clinical judg- ment of the care team that makes the final
determination.
While age is included in the assess- ment data for
each individual, it is not the only evidence used to
determine assessment frequency.
-Disease results from factors within and outside
of the body.
-Views the mind, body, and spirit as vital to
6. Which statements about holistic health are overall wellness.
correct? Select all that ap- ply. -Each person is an active part of their own health and
-Societal influences, including fami- ly, have little wellness.
influence on individual health practices.
-Disease results from factors within and outside of
the body.
-Lifestyle choices have no impact on overall health.
-Views the mind, body, and spirit as vital to
overall wellness.
-Each person is an active part of their own health
and wellness.
7. While Mr. Chaudhury (pronouns: he/him/his) is "Your answers help determine if it is safe for you
recovering from surgery, the healthcare provider pre- to receive the vaccine today."
scribes his influenza vaccination (flu shot). The nurse
verified that Mr. Chaudhury had not gotten one this
year and left a form for him to review and complete.
While handing back the complete form, Mr.
Chaudhury asked why the same questions are asked
every year. Review Mr. Chaudhury's responses
, 3
before answering the question. What is the best
response by the nurse?
"It is for insurance purposes." "It provides
information on your cur- rent state of health."
"So long as you give answers, I am not sure it
matters."
"Your answers help determine if it is safe for you to
receive the vaccine today."
8. Client with a fever on the second day after
surgery.
Health Problem : Client with a fever
on the second day after surgery.
Frequency of Follow-Up : 2-4 hours
Rationale : Fever after
surgery is a cue that an infection may be occur- ring,
which requires further assess- ment of the operative
site (redness, swelling, and drainage may indicate
infection), respiratory system (med- ications that
depress the respiratory center can allow secretions
to accu- mulate in the lungs causing atelecta- sis,
which can become pneumonia), and the immune
system (specifical- ly the serum white blood cells
that would begin increasing in response to an
infection).
9. Individual with stable heart failure. Health Problem : Individual with sta-
ble heart failure.
Frequency of Follow-Up : 2-3 months
Rationale : A person with a
stable, chronic condition can be seen in the provider's
office periodically.
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10. Child treated at an urgent care center Health Problem : Child treated at an
for a rash. urgent care center for a rash.
1. The assessment is often
collected in a primary care set- ting, such as a Complete
women's health clinic. Complete
Focused
Initial Closing
2. When a client is experiencing a short-term
problem, such as a rash, the care provider
conducts a(n)
assessment. problem-centered
problem-centered
complete
follow-up exit
3. Persons with chronic conditions, such as sickle-cell
anemia, are seen by their primary care provider for
assessment.
focused
complete follow-up
follow-up
interim
4. For a client with cardiac arrest, a(n) assess-
ment may be obtained from relatives.
comprehensive emergency
focused
rapid
emergency
5. What determines the frequency of as- sessment
needed for each individ- ual?
The person's health and wellness needs;
Data obtained from each assess- ment determines not
only treatment for current alterations in health, but
, 2
the frequency and type of follow-up assessments. While
the CDC and health insurance companies often provide
evidence-based recommen- dations for care, it is the
clinical judg- ment of the care team that makes the final
determination.
While age is included in the assess- ment data for
each individual, it is not the only evidence used to
determine assessment frequency.
-Disease results from factors within and outside
of the body.
-Views the mind, body, and spirit as vital to
6. Which statements about holistic health are overall wellness.
correct? Select all that ap- ply. -Each person is an active part of their own health and
-Societal influences, including fami- ly, have little wellness.
influence on individual health practices.
-Disease results from factors within and outside of
the body.
-Lifestyle choices have no impact on overall health.
-Views the mind, body, and spirit as vital to
overall wellness.
-Each person is an active part of their own health
and wellness.
7. While Mr. Chaudhury (pronouns: he/him/his) is "Your answers help determine if it is safe for you
recovering from surgery, the healthcare provider pre- to receive the vaccine today."
scribes his influenza vaccination (flu shot). The nurse
verified that Mr. Chaudhury had not gotten one this
year and left a form for him to review and complete.
While handing back the complete form, Mr.
Chaudhury asked why the same questions are asked
every year. Review Mr. Chaudhury's responses
, 3
before answering the question. What is the best
response by the nurse?
"It is for insurance purposes." "It provides
information on your cur- rent state of health."
"So long as you give answers, I am not sure it
matters."
"Your answers help determine if it is safe for you to
receive the vaccine today."
8. Client with a fever on the second day after
surgery.
Health Problem : Client with a fever
on the second day after surgery.
Frequency of Follow-Up : 2-4 hours
Rationale : Fever after
surgery is a cue that an infection may be occur- ring,
which requires further assess- ment of the operative
site (redness, swelling, and drainage may indicate
infection), respiratory system (med- ications that
depress the respiratory center can allow secretions
to accu- mulate in the lungs causing atelecta- sis,
which can become pneumonia), and the immune
system (specifical- ly the serum white blood cells
that would begin increasing in response to an
infection).
9. Individual with stable heart failure. Health Problem : Individual with sta-
ble heart failure.
Frequency of Follow-Up : 2-3 months
Rationale : A person with a
stable, chronic condition can be seen in the provider's
office periodically.
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10. Child treated at an urgent care center Health Problem : Child treated at an
for a rash. urgent care center for a rash.
