WGU D117 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
DOCUMENTATION COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE
◉ Psoriasis.
Answer: skin disease marked by red, scaly, itchy, polycyclic patches
◉ pustule.
Answer: small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus
◉ Ronchi.
Answer: continuous low pitched rattling lung sounds that often
resemble snoring. From obstruction of secretions in large airways
◉ Stereognosis.
Answer: the mental perception of three-dimensionality by the
senses
◉ Stridor.
Answer: harsh vibrating noise caused by an obstruction of the
windpipe larynx
,◉ Vesicles.
Answer: fluid or air filled cavity or sac
◉ Wheals.
Answer: area of skin temporarily raised, reddened, and itchy, like a
mosquito bite
◉ Wheezes.
Answer: whistling breath sound created by obstruction of small
airways
◉ Zosterform Lesions.
Answer: band-like unilateral skin lesion running along a nerve line
◉ Subjective Data.
Answer: information from the patient's point of view such as
feelings, perceptions, and concerns
◉ Objective data.
Answer: observable and measurable data obtained from
observation, physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic testing
◉ Nursing process Assessment.
, Answer: using a systemic, dynamic process to collect and analyze
data about a client. Includes physical data, psychological,
sociocultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style factors
◉ Nursing Process Diagnosis.
Answer: the nurse's clinical judgement about the client's response to
actual or potential health conditions or needs. The basis of the nurse
care plan
◉ Nursing process Planning.
Answer: based on the assessment and diagnosis, the nurse sets
measurable and achievable long and short term goals
◉ Nursing Process Implementation.
Answer: nursing care is implemented according to the plan
◉ Nursing Process Evaluation.
Answer: the patient's status and effectiveness of the care must be
continuously evaluated and adjusted
◉ Primary Prevention.
Answer: attempts to avoid occurrence of a disease through
eliminating disease agents or increasing resistance to disease. Ex:
immunizations, healthy diet
DOCUMENTATION COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE
◉ Psoriasis.
Answer: skin disease marked by red, scaly, itchy, polycyclic patches
◉ pustule.
Answer: small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus
◉ Ronchi.
Answer: continuous low pitched rattling lung sounds that often
resemble snoring. From obstruction of secretions in large airways
◉ Stereognosis.
Answer: the mental perception of three-dimensionality by the
senses
◉ Stridor.
Answer: harsh vibrating noise caused by an obstruction of the
windpipe larynx
,◉ Vesicles.
Answer: fluid or air filled cavity or sac
◉ Wheals.
Answer: area of skin temporarily raised, reddened, and itchy, like a
mosquito bite
◉ Wheezes.
Answer: whistling breath sound created by obstruction of small
airways
◉ Zosterform Lesions.
Answer: band-like unilateral skin lesion running along a nerve line
◉ Subjective Data.
Answer: information from the patient's point of view such as
feelings, perceptions, and concerns
◉ Objective data.
Answer: observable and measurable data obtained from
observation, physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic testing
◉ Nursing process Assessment.
, Answer: using a systemic, dynamic process to collect and analyze
data about a client. Includes physical data, psychological,
sociocultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style factors
◉ Nursing Process Diagnosis.
Answer: the nurse's clinical judgement about the client's response to
actual or potential health conditions or needs. The basis of the nurse
care plan
◉ Nursing process Planning.
Answer: based on the assessment and diagnosis, the nurse sets
measurable and achievable long and short term goals
◉ Nursing Process Implementation.
Answer: nursing care is implemented according to the plan
◉ Nursing Process Evaluation.
Answer: the patient's status and effectiveness of the care must be
continuously evaluated and adjusted
◉ Primary Prevention.
Answer: attempts to avoid occurrence of a disease through
eliminating disease agents or increasing resistance to disease. Ex:
immunizations, healthy diet
