ELECTROCARDIOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFRSSIONALS TEST BANK EXAM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND HEALTH
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS




Objective data CORRECT ANSWERObjective data is what the health
professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during
the physical examination.


Subjective data CORRECT ANSWERSubjective data is what the person
says about him or herself during history taking.


Database CORRECT ANSWERThe objective and subjective data together
with the patient's record and laboratory studies, form the database.


Assessment CORRECT ANSWERThe process of evaluating a patient's
health status through observation and examination.


Breath sounds CORRECT ANSWERSounds heard when listening to a
patient's lungs, which can indicate various health conditions.


Validation of data CORRECT ANSWERThe process of ensuring the
accuracy of assessment data by repeating the assessment or consulting another
nurse.

,Cognitive Level: Understanding CORRECT ANSWERA level of cognitive
processing that involves comprehending and interpreting information.


Cognitive Level: Remembering CORRECT ANSWERA level of cognitive
processing that involves recalling previously learned information.


Management of Care CORRECT ANSWERClient Needs: Safe and
Effective Care Environment, focusing on the organization and delivery of patient
care.


Assessment Techniques CORRECT ANSWERMethods used by healthcare
professionals to gather information about a patient's health status.


Physical Examination CORRECT ANSWERA systematic examination of a
patient to assess their health status.


Nurse's action when unsure of breath sounds CORRECT
ANSWERValidate the data by asking another nurse to listen to the breath
sounds.


Patient's record CORRECT ANSWERDocumentation that includes a
patient's medical history, treatment plans, and assessment data.


Laboratory studies CORRECT ANSWERTests performed on patient
samples to provide objective data regarding health status.

,Charting CORRECT ANSWERThe process of documenting a patient's
health information and assessment findings.


Eupneic CORRECT ANSWERReferring to normal, unlabored breathing.


Pulse rate CORRECT ANSWERThe number of heartbeats per minute,
measured in beats per minute (bpm).


Nauseous CORRECT ANSWERA feeling of sickness with an inclination
to vomit.


Feeling hot CORRECT ANSWERA subjective sensation often associated
with fever or anxiety.


Reflective data CORRECT ANSWERData that is not commonly used to
describe patient assessments.


Introspective data CORRECT ANSWERData that is not commonly used to
describe patient assessments.


Assessment data CORRECT ANSWERInformation collected during the
assessment process, including both objective and subjective data.


Clinical setting safety CORRECT ANSWERPractices and protocols that
ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare providers during assessments.

, Health professional CORRECT ANSWERAn individual trained to provide
healthcare services, such as a nurse or physician.


Physical examination techniques CORRECT ANSWERSpecific methods
used to assess various aspects of a patient's health during a physical examination.


Patient assessment CORRECT ANSWERThe systematic evaluation of a
patient to gather information about their health status.


Data collection CORRECT ANSWERThe process of gathering
information from various sources to inform patient care.


Care environment CORRECT ANSWERThe setting in which healthcare is
delivered, including the physical and emotional aspects.


Validation CORRECT ANSWERThe process of confirming the accuracy
of assessment data by repeating the assessment or asking another nurse to assess.


Novice Nurses CORRECT ANSWERNurses without a background of
skills and experience, more likely to base decisions on a set of defined, structured
rules.


Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) CORRECT ANSWERA systematic
approach to practice that emphasizes the use of research evidence in combination
with the clinician's expertise and clinical knowledge, as well as patient values and
preferences.