NUR 1060C-HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM
TESTBANK 2025-2026|400+Qs&As|GRADED A+:
SEMINOLE STATE UNIVERSITY
What is evidence based practice?
best evidence (research) + clinician's experience/expertise + patient
preference/values (ex: pt's not choosig to take meds and the nurse should
support the decision and NO judgement)= EBP
What is the expanded concept of health and how does it relate to the process
of data collection and health promotion?
Health promotion and disease prevention is the core of nursing. It is about
treating the pt as a whole through holistic care by addressing
mind+body+spirit. This means that when treating a pt we not only look at the
S/S we look at the pt's lifestyle, culture, self care behaviors, stress levels,
environmental status, finances/poverty, family history, "how does the pt
perceive their own health?"
How does religion and spirituality influence health and illness?
It may influence how the pt perceives their illness - ex: they may not think that
it's as severe as it really is, it may impact their healer choice - ex: they may not
choose traditional doctors for t(x). The pt may use spirituality to find the
reason for their illness.
,What are some ways we can plan to incorporate select cultural needs including
illness causation into the nursing care of pts?
Being in nature, meditation, prayer, clergy visit
What are the components of evidenced informed practice?
Evidence based theories + physical assesment+ clinical expertise + pt
preferemce, it may take longer for us to see changes in healthcare practices
(ex: 1970s - in the 70s steriod use for premature infants, it didn't become
standard practice until the 90s)
What are some evidence base practice resources?
Professional organization websites, reputable sites, peer reviewed journal
articles (ex: QSEN)
What happens when the plan is implemented for the care of the pt?
We reassess, change the plan
What are the steps to evidence based practice? What is familiar about this
process?
,It is another way to package the nursing process. (ex: before we used to listen
to bowel movements, now we assess for bowel movements and flatulence post
op)
How do we identify priorities in pt care?
We categorized the priorities into three categories. First of highest level of
priority = ABC = Airway, Breathing, Circulation | Second level of priority = ex:
change in mental health status (can be a first level problem bc change LOC is a
1st sign of hypoxia), pain, urination problems, then safety Third level of
priorities - psychosocial, lack of knowledge (ex: if the pt needs to take insulin,
but doesn't know how) *This is done collaboratively
How do we organize patient information using databases?
We categorized them into a database. It starts as a complete health history and
physical examination/assessment, the physician is responsible to get a
complete health history within 24 hrs of admission | Focused/problem
centered = limited to the concern in the moment, this is normally done when a
pt comes into the hospital, urgent care | Follow up = "is it getting up better"
"do we need to change the plan" "are the intervention working" | Emergent =
fast collection of data while simultaneously treating the life threatening issue
(ex: someone comes in with OD you need to know how much they took, when
did they take it, what did they take)
What are the stages of health promotion and disease?
, One of a nurse's roles is educator Primary = Prevention - immunizations,
healthy eating habits, not smoking, sunscreen | Secondary = screening - help
detect disease early, pap smears, mamograms, colonoscopy, PPD | Tertiary =
treating the disease - ex: keeping stable blood sugar with diabetes or
hypertension - take your meds to prevent stroke, heart disease
How does the demographic profile of the U.S. influence how we care for pts.?
Language barriers - impair access to healthcare, communication issue, Poverty
rates - higher among minority groups, Disability rates - language can also be a
disability and make it difficult to navigate the healthcare system,
Undocumented immigrants - avoid healthcare until they can't avoid bc of fear
What are the 4 basic concepts of culture?
shared beliefs/values/customs that are learned from birth transcends from
generation to generation, it's dynamic, and adapted through environmental
needs 1. learned, 2. shared, 3. adapted, 4. dynamic ||| Race = categorized by
physical characteristics, Ethnicity = cultural factors, ancenstry, language,
religion, Acculturation = assimilation - taking on the characteristics of the
dominant culture, Biculturalism integration = merge two cultures,
Acculturative stress = stressors, change in social status, laguage barriers
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion = organized system, going to a place of worship | Spirituality =
"being connected to something larger than oneself" - have to be incorporated
into a pt's plan of care
TESTBANK 2025-2026|400+Qs&As|GRADED A+:
SEMINOLE STATE UNIVERSITY
What is evidence based practice?
best evidence (research) + clinician's experience/expertise + patient
preference/values (ex: pt's not choosig to take meds and the nurse should
support the decision and NO judgement)= EBP
What is the expanded concept of health and how does it relate to the process
of data collection and health promotion?
Health promotion and disease prevention is the core of nursing. It is about
treating the pt as a whole through holistic care by addressing
mind+body+spirit. This means that when treating a pt we not only look at the
S/S we look at the pt's lifestyle, culture, self care behaviors, stress levels,
environmental status, finances/poverty, family history, "how does the pt
perceive their own health?"
How does religion and spirituality influence health and illness?
It may influence how the pt perceives their illness - ex: they may not think that
it's as severe as it really is, it may impact their healer choice - ex: they may not
choose traditional doctors for t(x). The pt may use spirituality to find the
reason for their illness.
,What are some ways we can plan to incorporate select cultural needs including
illness causation into the nursing care of pts?
Being in nature, meditation, prayer, clergy visit
What are the components of evidenced informed practice?
Evidence based theories + physical assesment+ clinical expertise + pt
preferemce, it may take longer for us to see changes in healthcare practices
(ex: 1970s - in the 70s steriod use for premature infants, it didn't become
standard practice until the 90s)
What are some evidence base practice resources?
Professional organization websites, reputable sites, peer reviewed journal
articles (ex: QSEN)
What happens when the plan is implemented for the care of the pt?
We reassess, change the plan
What are the steps to evidence based practice? What is familiar about this
process?
,It is another way to package the nursing process. (ex: before we used to listen
to bowel movements, now we assess for bowel movements and flatulence post
op)
How do we identify priorities in pt care?
We categorized the priorities into three categories. First of highest level of
priority = ABC = Airway, Breathing, Circulation | Second level of priority = ex:
change in mental health status (can be a first level problem bc change LOC is a
1st sign of hypoxia), pain, urination problems, then safety Third level of
priorities - psychosocial, lack of knowledge (ex: if the pt needs to take insulin,
but doesn't know how) *This is done collaboratively
How do we organize patient information using databases?
We categorized them into a database. It starts as a complete health history and
physical examination/assessment, the physician is responsible to get a
complete health history within 24 hrs of admission | Focused/problem
centered = limited to the concern in the moment, this is normally done when a
pt comes into the hospital, urgent care | Follow up = "is it getting up better"
"do we need to change the plan" "are the intervention working" | Emergent =
fast collection of data while simultaneously treating the life threatening issue
(ex: someone comes in with OD you need to know how much they took, when
did they take it, what did they take)
What are the stages of health promotion and disease?
, One of a nurse's roles is educator Primary = Prevention - immunizations,
healthy eating habits, not smoking, sunscreen | Secondary = screening - help
detect disease early, pap smears, mamograms, colonoscopy, PPD | Tertiary =
treating the disease - ex: keeping stable blood sugar with diabetes or
hypertension - take your meds to prevent stroke, heart disease
How does the demographic profile of the U.S. influence how we care for pts.?
Language barriers - impair access to healthcare, communication issue, Poverty
rates - higher among minority groups, Disability rates - language can also be a
disability and make it difficult to navigate the healthcare system,
Undocumented immigrants - avoid healthcare until they can't avoid bc of fear
What are the 4 basic concepts of culture?
shared beliefs/values/customs that are learned from birth transcends from
generation to generation, it's dynamic, and adapted through environmental
needs 1. learned, 2. shared, 3. adapted, 4. dynamic ||| Race = categorized by
physical characteristics, Ethnicity = cultural factors, ancenstry, language,
religion, Acculturation = assimilation - taking on the characteristics of the
dominant culture, Biculturalism integration = merge two cultures,
Acculturative stress = stressors, change in social status, laguage barriers
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion = organized system, going to a place of worship | Spirituality =
"being connected to something larger than oneself" - have to be incorporated
into a pt's plan of care
