Nu 325 - Health Assessment Exam 1
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\.Subjective data - ANSWERS -what the patient told you
\.Objective data - ANSWERS -the thing you the health care worker assessed
\.Examples of subjective data: - ANSWERS --headache
-patient tells you they lost weight over the last 6 months
-denies color change
-nausea
-chest pain
-states he or she just started having anxiety attacks
\.Examples of objective data: - ANSWERS --skin appears dry
-crackles in the lungs
-lesion noted on arm
-serum potassium
-bruising of the legs
-heart rate 94/min
-palpitations
,-petechiae
\.What are the steps to Setting Priorities? - ANSWERS -1. Airway problems
2. Breathing problems
3. Cardiac/circulation problems
4. Vital sign concerns (high fever)
\.What is the only exception to the Setting Priorities? - ANSWERS -with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest, begin chest compressions
immediately
\.When assigning high priority to first-level priority problems (immediate
priorities): you should always remember to use what? - ANSWERS -the ABCs
plus V
\.Second-level priority problems: - ANSWERS --Mental status change
(confusion, decreased alertness)
-Untreated medical problems requiring immediate attention (a person with
diabetes who has not had insulin)
-Acute pain
-Acute urinary elimination problems
-Abnormal laboratory values
-Risks of infection, safety or security (for the patient or for others)
, \.Third-level priority problems (later priorities): - ANSWERS -Health problems
that do not fit into the previous categories (problems with lack of knowledge,
activity, rest, family coping)
\.Patient in pain due to fractured ulna - ANSWERS -second-level priority
\.Knowledge deficient regarding smoking cessation - ANSWERS -third-level
priority
\.An unresponsive patient - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Child choking on a piece of candy - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Potassium level of 2.9meq - ANSWERS -second-level priority
\.ER pt clutching chest c/o chest pain - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Laceration to forehead with bleeding - ANSWERS -second-level priority
(don't know how much bleeding)
\.How would you prioritize these following problems:
Circulation
Questions Complete With 100%
Correct Answers
\.Subjective data - ANSWERS -what the patient told you
\.Objective data - ANSWERS -the thing you the health care worker assessed
\.Examples of subjective data: - ANSWERS --headache
-patient tells you they lost weight over the last 6 months
-denies color change
-nausea
-chest pain
-states he or she just started having anxiety attacks
\.Examples of objective data: - ANSWERS --skin appears dry
-crackles in the lungs
-lesion noted on arm
-serum potassium
-bruising of the legs
-heart rate 94/min
-palpitations
,-petechiae
\.What are the steps to Setting Priorities? - ANSWERS -1. Airway problems
2. Breathing problems
3. Cardiac/circulation problems
4. Vital sign concerns (high fever)
\.What is the only exception to the Setting Priorities? - ANSWERS -with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest, begin chest compressions
immediately
\.When assigning high priority to first-level priority problems (immediate
priorities): you should always remember to use what? - ANSWERS -the ABCs
plus V
\.Second-level priority problems: - ANSWERS --Mental status change
(confusion, decreased alertness)
-Untreated medical problems requiring immediate attention (a person with
diabetes who has not had insulin)
-Acute pain
-Acute urinary elimination problems
-Abnormal laboratory values
-Risks of infection, safety or security (for the patient or for others)
, \.Third-level priority problems (later priorities): - ANSWERS -Health problems
that do not fit into the previous categories (problems with lack of knowledge,
activity, rest, family coping)
\.Patient in pain due to fractured ulna - ANSWERS -second-level priority
\.Knowledge deficient regarding smoking cessation - ANSWERS -third-level
priority
\.An unresponsive patient - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Child choking on a piece of candy - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Potassium level of 2.9meq - ANSWERS -second-level priority
\.ER pt clutching chest c/o chest pain - ANSWERS -first-level priority
\.Laceration to forehead with bleeding - ANSWERS -second-level priority
(don't know how much bleeding)
\.How would you prioritize these following problems:
Circulation
