NSG 3009 Principles Of Assessment- Exam 1
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vital signs - ANSWER temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
four assessment techniques - ANSWER 1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
importance of proper positioning during BP measurement - ANSWER arm at heart level,
seated position, cuff placement, resting before measuring, consistent positioning
pulse assessment - ANSWER rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
temperature considerations in older adults - ANSWER it is usually lower because less
effective heat control mechanisms
BMI classification and data needed - ANSWER waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
Recognizing hypertension - ANSWER 120/80 perfect
130/90 and above hypertension
, 90/60 and below hypotension
Temperature measuring equipment - ANSWER - tympanic(ear) adult(up and back) kid 3
under(down and back)
- oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical assessment - ANSWER good lighting,
adequate exposure, provide privacy, occasional use of instruments
order of techniques in physical assessment - ANSWER IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation - ANSWER Stethoscope
Tachycardia - ANSWER Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia - ANSWER slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
BP variations - ANSWER Hypertension, hypotension
pain assessment - ANSWER -Provocative or Palliative (what makes it worse/better)
-Quality or Quantity (For example, is the pain sharp or dull, throbbing?)
-Region or Radiation(Location)
-Severity Scale (Numeric pain intensity scale)
-Timing (Onset)
-Understand Patient's Perception (Activities of Daily Living assessment)
Review Latest Update
vital signs - ANSWER temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
four assessment techniques - ANSWER 1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation
importance of proper positioning during BP measurement - ANSWER arm at heart level,
seated position, cuff placement, resting before measuring, consistent positioning
pulse assessment - ANSWER rate, rhythm, force, elasticity
30sec and multiply by 2 (regular)
1 minute (irregular)
temperature considerations in older adults - ANSWER it is usually lower because less
effective heat control mechanisms
BMI classification and data needed - ANSWER waist/hip
kid 85% and above (overweight)
adult 25 (overweight)
30 (obese)
Recognizing hypertension - ANSWER 120/80 perfect
130/90 and above hypertension
, 90/60 and below hypotension
Temperature measuring equipment - ANSWER - tympanic(ear) adult(up and back) kid 3
under(down and back)
- oral(mouth)
- axillary(armpit)
- temporal(forehead)
proper inspection techniques during physical assessment - ANSWER good lighting,
adequate exposure, provide privacy, occasional use of instruments
order of techniques in physical assessment - ANSWER IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
tools used in auscultation - ANSWER Stethoscope
Tachycardia - ANSWER Fast heart rate (HR greater than 100bpm)
Bradycardia - ANSWER slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)
BP variations - ANSWER Hypertension, hypotension
pain assessment - ANSWER -Provocative or Palliative (what makes it worse/better)
-Quality or Quantity (For example, is the pain sharp or dull, throbbing?)
-Region or Radiation(Location)
-Severity Scale (Numeric pain intensity scale)
-Timing (Onset)
-Understand Patient's Perception (Activities of Daily Living assessment)
