Exam 1: Nursing Health Assessment ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Purpose of heath assessment 1. determine patients health status
2. determine risk factors
3. any needs for education
Who is the most reliable source for health history? the patient
, Types of data Subjective- what the patient says
Objective- what you are smelling, seeing, hearing etc.
Nurses are concerned about? physical, emotional & spiritual well being
OLD CART- history of the present illness Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Associated Manif.
Relieving
Treatment
Onset When did this start?
Location Show me exactly where the pain is, does the pain radiate
Duration How long does it last? Does it come & go or is it constant?
Character What are the characteristics of the pain?
Associated Manifestations What else is going on with the pain? cause, vomiting, sweats etc.
Reliving What relieves the pain? What makes the pain worse?
Treatment What type of treatment have you tried previously? Have you seen your health
care provider?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Purpose of heath assessment 1. determine patients health status
2. determine risk factors
3. any needs for education
Who is the most reliable source for health history? the patient
, Types of data Subjective- what the patient says
Objective- what you are smelling, seeing, hearing etc.
Nurses are concerned about? physical, emotional & spiritual well being
OLD CART- history of the present illness Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Associated Manif.
Relieving
Treatment
Onset When did this start?
Location Show me exactly where the pain is, does the pain radiate
Duration How long does it last? Does it come & go or is it constant?
Character What are the characteristics of the pain?
Associated Manifestations What else is going on with the pain? cause, vomiting, sweats etc.
Reliving What relieves the pain? What makes the pain worse?
Treatment What type of treatment have you tried previously? Have you seen your health
care provider?