HEALTH ASSESSMENT ATI FINAL PAPER
EXAMPREP COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VIEW AHEAD STUDY SHEET
◉ 1.) Collect subjective data
2.) Collect objective data
3.) Validate and group the data
4.) Document the data. Answer: What are the 4 steps of the health
assessment process?
◉ -developmental considerations
-physical health
-emotional status
-culture
-religion
-socioeconomic status
-how well client can perform ADL's
-client's perception of their health
-environment. Answer: What factors affect how a nurse performs a
health assessment?
◉ 1. Assessment
,2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation. Answer: What are the five steps of the nursing process?
◉ comprehensive assessment. Answer: health history and complete
physical examination, usually conducted when a patient first enters a
health care setting; provides a baseline for comparing later assessment
◉ focused assessment. Answer: -assessment conducted to assess a
specific problem
-ex: patient coming in for a sore throat
◉ follow up assessment. Answer: -assessment done reevaluate an
existing problem
-ex: patient has high blood pressure and was put on BP medicine on
last visit. Patient has come back to have BP checked to see if meds are
working
◉ system-specific assessment. Answer: same as focused assessment
◉ ongoing assessment. Answer: assessment to see if there has been
any changes to the patient's baseline
◉ -read client chart BEFORE entering room
-pick time where client is comfortable and interruptions are minimal
, -arrange right environment
-gather equipment and supplies
-position at eye level
-maintain interview distance
-don't rush
-educate yourself on unknowns BEFORE entering room. Answer:
How do you prepare for a health assessment?
◉ 2-3 feet. Answer: How many feet is interview distance?
◉ -introduce yourself, ask what client wishes to be called, and explain
what you will be doing
-ask client to void before assessment; easier to palpate abdomen
-inform client before you touch them
-position client properly
-pay attention to pace of exam; don't rush and don't take too long.
Answer: What are some ways you can establish rapport with the
patient?
◉ standing position. Answer: -upright posture with both feet flat on
the floor
-used to examine musculoskeletal and neurological systems
-assess gait and cerebral function
EXAMPREP COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VIEW AHEAD STUDY SHEET
◉ 1.) Collect subjective data
2.) Collect objective data
3.) Validate and group the data
4.) Document the data. Answer: What are the 4 steps of the health
assessment process?
◉ -developmental considerations
-physical health
-emotional status
-culture
-religion
-socioeconomic status
-how well client can perform ADL's
-client's perception of their health
-environment. Answer: What factors affect how a nurse performs a
health assessment?
◉ 1. Assessment
,2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation. Answer: What are the five steps of the nursing process?
◉ comprehensive assessment. Answer: health history and complete
physical examination, usually conducted when a patient first enters a
health care setting; provides a baseline for comparing later assessment
◉ focused assessment. Answer: -assessment conducted to assess a
specific problem
-ex: patient coming in for a sore throat
◉ follow up assessment. Answer: -assessment done reevaluate an
existing problem
-ex: patient has high blood pressure and was put on BP medicine on
last visit. Patient has come back to have BP checked to see if meds are
working
◉ system-specific assessment. Answer: same as focused assessment
◉ ongoing assessment. Answer: assessment to see if there has been
any changes to the patient's baseline
◉ -read client chart BEFORE entering room
-pick time where client is comfortable and interruptions are minimal
, -arrange right environment
-gather equipment and supplies
-position at eye level
-maintain interview distance
-don't rush
-educate yourself on unknowns BEFORE entering room. Answer:
How do you prepare for a health assessment?
◉ 2-3 feet. Answer: How many feet is interview distance?
◉ -introduce yourself, ask what client wishes to be called, and explain
what you will be doing
-ask client to void before assessment; easier to palpate abdomen
-inform client before you touch them
-position client properly
-pay attention to pace of exam; don't rush and don't take too long.
Answer: What are some ways you can establish rapport with the
patient?
◉ standing position. Answer: -upright posture with both feet flat on
the floor
-used to examine musculoskeletal and neurological systems
-assess gait and cerebral function
