Jarvis Chapter 1 (Evidence Based
Assessment)- Questions & Answers
The nurse uses health promotion activities with a new patient. What would this focus include?
a. the nurse would try to change the patient's perception of disease.
b. the nurse would search for identification of biomedical model interventions
c. the nurse would help to identify negative health acts of the patient
d. the nurse would empower the patient to choose a healthier lifestyle. Correct Ans-d
Which is an example of objective data?
a. patient's history of allergies
b. patient's use of medications at home
c. last menstrual period one month ago
d. 2- x 5 cm scar present on the right forearm. Correct Ans-d
During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action would be included?
a. validating the nursing diagnosis
b. establishing priorities related to patient care
c. including the patient and family members
, d. establishing a timeline for planned outcomes Correct Ans-c
___________________ is the collection of subjective and objective data about a patient's
health. Correct Ans-assessment
_________________ data consists of info provided by the affected individual. Correct Ans-
subjective
_______________ data includes information obtained by the health care provider through
observation and inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical
examination. Correct Ans-objective
the ____________ is the totality of information available about the patient, including subjective
data, objective data, and the patient's medical record and laboratory studies. Correct Ans-
database
the purpose of assessment is to make a judgement or _________________. Correct Ans-
diagnosis
__________________ __________________ is the process of analyzing health data and
drawing conclusions to identify diagnoses. (consists of attending to cues, formulating
hypothesis, gathering data, and diagnosis) Correct Ans-diagnostic reasoning
Assessment)- Questions & Answers
The nurse uses health promotion activities with a new patient. What would this focus include?
a. the nurse would try to change the patient's perception of disease.
b. the nurse would search for identification of biomedical model interventions
c. the nurse would help to identify negative health acts of the patient
d. the nurse would empower the patient to choose a healthier lifestyle. Correct Ans-d
Which is an example of objective data?
a. patient's history of allergies
b. patient's use of medications at home
c. last menstrual period one month ago
d. 2- x 5 cm scar present on the right forearm. Correct Ans-d
During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action would be included?
a. validating the nursing diagnosis
b. establishing priorities related to patient care
c. including the patient and family members
, d. establishing a timeline for planned outcomes Correct Ans-c
___________________ is the collection of subjective and objective data about a patient's
health. Correct Ans-assessment
_________________ data consists of info provided by the affected individual. Correct Ans-
subjective
_______________ data includes information obtained by the health care provider through
observation and inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical
examination. Correct Ans-objective
the ____________ is the totality of information available about the patient, including subjective
data, objective data, and the patient's medical record and laboratory studies. Correct Ans-
database
the purpose of assessment is to make a judgement or _________________. Correct Ans-
diagnosis
__________________ __________________ is the process of analyzing health data and
drawing conclusions to identify diagnoses. (consists of attending to cues, formulating
hypothesis, gathering data, and diagnosis) Correct Ans-diagnostic reasoning
