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What is a comprehensive assessment? - correct answer✔✔An initial comprehensive
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assessment involves collection of subjective data about the client's perception of his or her ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
health, past health history, family history, and lifestyle and health practices (which includes
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information related to the client's overall function) as well as objective data gathered during ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
a step-by-step physical examination. It serves as a baseline of data on a patient.
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What is a partial assessment? - correct answer✔✔An ongoing or partial assessment of the
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client consists of data collection that occurs after the comprehensive database is established.
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This consists of a mini-overview of the client's body systems and holistic health patterns as a
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follow-up on health status. Any problems that were initially detected in the client's body
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system or holistic health patterns are reassessed to determine any changes (deterioration or
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improvement) from the baseline data. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is a focused assessment? - correct answer✔✔A focused or problem-oriented
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assessment does not replace the comprehensive health assessment. It is performed when a ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
comprehensive database exists for a client who comes to the health care agency with a ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
specific health concern. A focused assessment consists of a thorough assessment of a||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
particular client problem and does not cover areas not related to the problem. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is an emergency assessment? - correct answer✔✔An emergency assessment is a very
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rapid assessment performed in life-threatening situations. In such situations (choking,
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cardiac arrest, drowning), an immediate assessment is needed to provide prompt treatment.
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An example of an emergency assessment is the evaluation of the client's airway, breathing,
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and circulation (known as the ABCs) when cardiac arrest is suspected.
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What is the purpose of a nursing health assessment? - correct answer✔✔The purpose of a
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nursing health assessment is to collect holistic subjective and objective data to determine a
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,client's overall level of functioning in order to make a professional clinical judgment. The ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
nurse collects physiologic, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual data
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about the client. Thus the nurse performs holistic data collection. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is the first step in the nursing process? Why is it critical to the rest of the process? -
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correct answer✔✔Assessment is the first and most critical step of the nursing process, and ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
accuracy of assessment data affects all other phases of the nursing process. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What are the four steps of the health assessment? - correct answer✔✔1. collecting subjective
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data,
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2. collecting objective data,
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3. validation of data, and
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4. documentation of data.
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What is an open-ended question? Why is it important? - correct answer✔✔Open-ended
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questions are used to elicit the client's feelings and perceptions. They typically begin with ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
the words "how" or "what." An example of this type of question is: "How have you been
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feeling lately?" Asking open-ended questions may help to reveal significant data about the ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
client's health status. ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is a closed-ended question? When is it used? - correct answer✔✔Use closed-ended
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questions to obtain facts and to focus on specific information. The client can respond with ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
one or two words. The questions typically begin with the words "when" or "did." An example
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of this type of question is: "When did your headache start?" Closed-ended questions are
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useful in keeping the interview on course and to clarify statements. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is subjective data? - correct answer✔✔Information elicited or verified only by the
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patient. -Biographical information (name, age, religion, occupation) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-History of present health concern: Physical symptoms related to each body part or system ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
(e.g., eyes and ears, abdomen) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
,-Personal health history ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Family history ||/|\|||
-Health and lifestyle practices (e.g., health practices that put the client at risk, nutrition,
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activity, relationships, cultural beliefs or practices, family structure and function,
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community environment) ||/|\|||
What is objective data? - correct answer✔✔Information directly observed by the nurse.
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-Physical characteristics (e.g., skin color, posture) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Body functions (e.g., heart rate, respiratory rate)
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-Appearance (e.g., dress and hygiene) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Behavior (e.g., mood, affect) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Measurements (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, height, weight) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Results of laboratory testing (e.g., platelet count, x-ray findings)
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Equipment needed for all exams - correct answer✔✔Gown and gloves ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for vital signs - correct answer✔✔Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
thermometer, watch, pain scale ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for nutritional exam - correct answer✔✔Skinfold calipers, platform scale ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
with height attachment, flexible tape, skin marker
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Equipment needed for skin, nail, and hair exam - correct answer✔✔Exam light, pen light, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
hand mirror for patient, metric ruler to measure size of lesions, magnifying glass, Wood's
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light to test fungus, Braden's scale, Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH)
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Equipment needed for head and neck exam - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope to auscultate ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
thyroid and small cup of water to help client swallow when examining thyroid
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, Equipment needed for eye exam - correct answer✔✔Pen light, Snellen E chart, newspaper, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
opaque card, and Ophthalmoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for ear exam - correct answer✔✔Otoscope and tuning fork ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Mouth, Throat, Nose, and Sinus Examination - correct ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
answer✔✔Pen light, 4x4 gauze, tongue depressor, and otoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Thoracic and Lung Examination - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
metric ruler, skin marking pen,
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Equipment needed for Heart and Neck Vessel Examination - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
and two metric rulers to measure jugular venous pressure
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Equipment needed for Peripheral Vascular Examination - correct ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
answer✔✔Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, flexible metric measuring tape, tuning ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
fork, and Doppler ultrasound
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Equipment needed for Abdominal Exam - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope, flexible ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
measuring tape, skin marking pen, and two small pillows ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Musculoskeletal Examination - correct answer✔✔Flexible ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
measuring tape, goniometer, ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Neurologic Examination - correct answer✔✔Cotton tipped ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
applicators, newspaper, Ophthalmoscope, flexible tape, common small object like key or ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
coin, reflex hammer, cotton ball, paper clip, substances to smell and taste, Snellen E chart,
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pen light, tongue depressor, and tuning fork.
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What is a comprehensive assessment? - correct answer✔✔An initial comprehensive
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assessment involves collection of subjective data about the client's perception of his or her ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
health, past health history, family history, and lifestyle and health practices (which includes
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information related to the client's overall function) as well as objective data gathered during ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
a step-by-step physical examination. It serves as a baseline of data on a patient.
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What is a partial assessment? - correct answer✔✔An ongoing or partial assessment of the
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client consists of data collection that occurs after the comprehensive database is established.
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This consists of a mini-overview of the client's body systems and holistic health patterns as a
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follow-up on health status. Any problems that were initially detected in the client's body
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system or holistic health patterns are reassessed to determine any changes (deterioration or
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improvement) from the baseline data. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is a focused assessment? - correct answer✔✔A focused or problem-oriented
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assessment does not replace the comprehensive health assessment. It is performed when a ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
comprehensive database exists for a client who comes to the health care agency with a ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
specific health concern. A focused assessment consists of a thorough assessment of a||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
particular client problem and does not cover areas not related to the problem. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is an emergency assessment? - correct answer✔✔An emergency assessment is a very
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rapid assessment performed in life-threatening situations. In such situations (choking,
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cardiac arrest, drowning), an immediate assessment is needed to provide prompt treatment.
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An example of an emergency assessment is the evaluation of the client's airway, breathing,
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and circulation (known as the ABCs) when cardiac arrest is suspected.
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What is the purpose of a nursing health assessment? - correct answer✔✔The purpose of a
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nursing health assessment is to collect holistic subjective and objective data to determine a
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,client's overall level of functioning in order to make a professional clinical judgment. The ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
nurse collects physiologic, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual data
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about the client. Thus the nurse performs holistic data collection. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is the first step in the nursing process? Why is it critical to the rest of the process? -
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correct answer✔✔Assessment is the first and most critical step of the nursing process, and ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
accuracy of assessment data affects all other phases of the nursing process. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What are the four steps of the health assessment? - correct answer✔✔1. collecting subjective
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data,
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2. collecting objective data,
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3. validation of data, and
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4. documentation of data.
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What is an open-ended question? Why is it important? - correct answer✔✔Open-ended
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questions are used to elicit the client's feelings and perceptions. They typically begin with ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
the words "how" or "what." An example of this type of question is: "How have you been
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feeling lately?" Asking open-ended questions may help to reveal significant data about the ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
client's health status. ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is a closed-ended question? When is it used? - correct answer✔✔Use closed-ended
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questions to obtain facts and to focus on specific information. The client can respond with ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
one or two words. The questions typically begin with the words "when" or "did." An example
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of this type of question is: "When did your headache start?" Closed-ended questions are
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useful in keeping the interview on course and to clarify statements. ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
What is subjective data? - correct answer✔✔Information elicited or verified only by the
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patient. -Biographical information (name, age, religion, occupation) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-History of present health concern: Physical symptoms related to each body part or system ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
(e.g., eyes and ears, abdomen) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
,-Personal health history ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Family history ||/|\|||
-Health and lifestyle practices (e.g., health practices that put the client at risk, nutrition,
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activity, relationships, cultural beliefs or practices, family structure and function,
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community environment) ||/|\|||
What is objective data? - correct answer✔✔Information directly observed by the nurse.
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-Physical characteristics (e.g., skin color, posture) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Body functions (e.g., heart rate, respiratory rate)
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-Appearance (e.g., dress and hygiene) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Behavior (e.g., mood, affect) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Measurements (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, height, weight) ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
-Results of laboratory testing (e.g., platelet count, x-ray findings)
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Equipment needed for all exams - correct answer✔✔Gown and gloves ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for vital signs - correct answer✔✔Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
thermometer, watch, pain scale ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for nutritional exam - correct answer✔✔Skinfold calipers, platform scale ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
with height attachment, flexible tape, skin marker
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Equipment needed for skin, nail, and hair exam - correct answer✔✔Exam light, pen light, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
hand mirror for patient, metric ruler to measure size of lesions, magnifying glass, Wood's
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light to test fungus, Braden's scale, Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH)
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Equipment needed for head and neck exam - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope to auscultate ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
thyroid and small cup of water to help client swallow when examining thyroid
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, Equipment needed for eye exam - correct answer✔✔Pen light, Snellen E chart, newspaper, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
opaque card, and Ophthalmoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for ear exam - correct answer✔✔Otoscope and tuning fork ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Mouth, Throat, Nose, and Sinus Examination - correct ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
answer✔✔Pen light, 4x4 gauze, tongue depressor, and otoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Thoracic and Lung Examination - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope, ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
metric ruler, skin marking pen,
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Equipment needed for Heart and Neck Vessel Examination - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
and two metric rulers to measure jugular venous pressure
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Equipment needed for Peripheral Vascular Examination - correct ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
answer✔✔Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, flexible metric measuring tape, tuning ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
fork, and Doppler ultrasound
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Equipment needed for Abdominal Exam - correct answer✔✔Stethoscope, flexible ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
measuring tape, skin marking pen, and two small pillows ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Musculoskeletal Examination - correct answer✔✔Flexible ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
measuring tape, goniometer, ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
Equipment needed for Neurologic Examination - correct answer✔✔Cotton tipped ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
applicators, newspaper, Ophthalmoscope, flexible tape, common small object like key or ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\||| ||/|\|||
coin, reflex hammer, cotton ball, paper clip, substances to smell and taste, Snellen E chart,
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pen light, tongue depressor, and tuning fork.
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