Bates' Nursing Guide To Physical Examination And
History Taking 2nd Edition
By Beth Hogan-Quigley, Mary Louise Palm, Lynn S. Bickley ( With
Answer Key )
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Intro To Health Assessment And Social Determinants Of Health ..................................... 3
Chapter 2. Critical Thinking And Clinical Judgement In Health Assessment..................................... 14
Chapter 3. Interviewing And Communication .................................................................................. 25
Chapter 4. The Health History........................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5. Cultural And Spiritual Assessment ................................................................................. 48
Chapter 6. Physical Examination: Let’s Get Started.......................................................................... 57
Chapter 7. Beginning The Physical Examination: General Survey, Vital Signs, And Pain.................. 63
Chapter 8. Nutrition And Hydration ................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 9. The Integumentary System ............................................................................................. 85
Chapter 10. The Head And Neck ..................................................................................................... 103
Chapter 11.The Eyes ...................................................................................................................... 118
Chapter 12. Ears, Nose, Mouth, And Throat ................................................................................... 133
Chapter 13. The Respiratory System............................................................................................... 151
Chapter 14. The Cardiovascular System ......................................................................................... 167
Chapter 15. The Peripheral Vascular System And Lymphatic System ............................................ 182
Chapter 16. The Gastrointestinal And Renal Systems .................................................................... 197
Chapter 17. The Breasts And Axillae ............................................................................................... 212
Chapter 18. The Musculoskeletal System ....................................................................................... 227
Chapter 19. Mental Status And Mental Health Assessment .......................................................... 242
Chapter 20. The Nervous System .................................................................................................... 258
Chapter 21. Reproductive Systems ................................................................................................. 273
Chapter 22. Putting The Physical Examination All Together........................................................... 289
Chapter 23. Assessing Children: Infancy Through Adolescence ..................................................... 304
Chapter 24. Assessing Older Adults ................................................................................................ 319
,Chapter 1. Intro To Health Assessment And Social Determinants Of Health
1. What Is The Nurse's Focus While Conducting A Health Assessment With A Client? (Select All
That Apply.)
A) Completing The Health History.
B) Interpreting Findings.
C) Formulating A Plan Of Care
D) Implementing A Plan Of Care.
E) Conducting A Physical Examination.
2. Before Beginning A Health Assessment With A Patient, The Nurse Reviews Healthy People
2020 Because:
A) It Helps Determine The Patient's Plan Of Care.
B) It Serves As A Guide For The Health Assessment.
C) It Identifies Risk Factors, Health Issues, And Diseases.
D) It Lists Specific Interventions To Address Most Patient Health Problems.
, 3. The Nurse Is Following A Structured Head-To-Toe Approach To Identify
Changeabsiribn.Coam/Test Patient's Body Systems. Which Component Of The Health Assessment Is
The Nurse Completing With The Patient?
A) Health History
B) Physical Examination
C) Goal Setting
D) Planning Care
4. What Will Be The Nurse's Initial Role When Conducting A Health Assessment With A Client
Reporting Abdominal Pain?
A) Teaching The Client To Draw Knees To Chest To Help Minimize The Pain
B) Planning Care To Help Minimize The Client's Pain
C) Collecting Data Regarding The Nature Of The Pain
D) Identifying Pain Management Interventions With Input From The Client