Use of open-ended questions:
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-Open ended questions are a useful technique to use as they provide a way
for the patient to be more open and talk about their concerns. Open-
ended questions are seeking narrative information. It is unbiased, the
person is free to answer in their own way. The patient is encouraged to
respond in paragraphs and give a spontaneous account. EXPRESSION!!
Make eye contact and actively listen. Typically, the patient will provide an
answer and look at you for direction on whether to continue. "Tell me about
your headaches"
-Direct/Closed-ended questions ask for specific information. They elicit a
one- or two-word answer, such as yes/no questions are vague and do not
get the point across and do not let the patient express their concerns as
they should. They are less likely to express themselves if they are given
yes/no questions. They limit the patient's answer. "Where are your
headaches located?"
,Understanding the process to validate abnormal findings (hint: validate with a more
experienced nurse).
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If you are assessing your patient and you come across an abnormal finding
or aren't sure of the findings you observed in your assessment ALWAYS
grab a more experienced nurse to help you determine and validate your
finding. It is detrimental that nurses remain vigilant and on top of their
findings for the safety of their patients. If you also aren't sure on how to
perform an assessment or anything, grab a nurse who is more experienced
and ask questions. PATIENT SAFETY!!! VALIDATE!!!
Give examples of situations when the four types of health assessments are completed.
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, -Complete Database:
-Primary care office.
-Women's health agency.
-Private practice.
-Community health agency.
-Visiting nurse agency.
-College Health Services.
-Focused Database:
-Primary care office.
-Hospital.
-Long-term care.
-Follow-up Database:
-Primary care office.
-Hospital.
-Long-term care.
-ALL settings.
-Emergency Database:
-Emergency Department.
-Urgent cares.
Temperature normal range:
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-97.6-99.5 = 18-65 yrs. old.
-<98.6 F = >65 yrs. old.
Child Abuse and Neglect:
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-Open ended questions are a useful technique to use as they provide a way
for the patient to be more open and talk about their concerns. Open-
ended questions are seeking narrative information. It is unbiased, the
person is free to answer in their own way. The patient is encouraged to
respond in paragraphs and give a spontaneous account. EXPRESSION!!
Make eye contact and actively listen. Typically, the patient will provide an
answer and look at you for direction on whether to continue. "Tell me about
your headaches"
-Direct/Closed-ended questions ask for specific information. They elicit a
one- or two-word answer, such as yes/no questions are vague and do not
get the point across and do not let the patient express their concerns as
they should. They are less likely to express themselves if they are given
yes/no questions. They limit the patient's answer. "Where are your
headaches located?"
,Understanding the process to validate abnormal findings (hint: validate with a more
experienced nurse).
Give this one a try later!
If you are assessing your patient and you come across an abnormal finding
or aren't sure of the findings you observed in your assessment ALWAYS
grab a more experienced nurse to help you determine and validate your
finding. It is detrimental that nurses remain vigilant and on top of their
findings for the safety of their patients. If you also aren't sure on how to
perform an assessment or anything, grab a nurse who is more experienced
and ask questions. PATIENT SAFETY!!! VALIDATE!!!
Give examples of situations when the four types of health assessments are completed.
Give this one a try later!
, -Complete Database:
-Primary care office.
-Women's health agency.
-Private practice.
-Community health agency.
-Visiting nurse agency.
-College Health Services.
-Focused Database:
-Primary care office.
-Hospital.
-Long-term care.
-Follow-up Database:
-Primary care office.
-Hospital.
-Long-term care.
-ALL settings.
-Emergency Database:
-Emergency Department.
-Urgent cares.
Temperature normal range:
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-97.6-99.5 = 18-65 yrs. old.
-<98.6 F = >65 yrs. old.
Child Abuse and Neglect:
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