Health Assessment Exam 1 2025-Glossary of Key Terms
___ in every ___ residents belongs to a *group other than single-race, non-Hispanic White.* - ans*One* in
every *three* residents belongs to a *group other than single-race, non-Hispanic White.*
* Empathy* - ans*Empathy* means viewing the world from the other person's inner frame of reference while
remaining yourself.
* External factors* - ans*External factors* relate mainly to the *physical setting.*
* Heritage consistency* - ans*Heritage consistency* is the degree to which *a person's lifestyle reflects his or
her traditional heritage.* A person can possess values that are consistent with the norms of the traditional
culture or that are modern (or acculturated to the norms of the dominant society). Heritage consistency
includes determination of a person's *cultural, ethnic, and religious background and socialization experiences.*
*10 traps of interviewing* - ans*10 traps of interviewing*. These nonproductive verbal messages include:
(1) Providing false assurance or reassurance,
(2) Giving unwanted advice,
(3) Using authority,
(4) Using avoidance language,
(5) Engaging in distancing,
(6) Using professional jargon,
(7) Using leading or biased questions,
(8) Talking too much,
(9) Interrupting,
(10) And using "why" questions.
*Assessment* - ans*Assessment* is the collection of subjective and objective data about a patient's health.
,*CAGE* test identify what? - ans*CAGE* test is a screening questionnaire to identify excessive or uncontrolled
drinking, such as:
- *C* Cut down - Have you ever thought you should cut down your drinking?
- *A* Annoyed - Have you ever been annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
- *G* Guilty - Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
- *E* Eye-opener - Do you drink in the morning (i.e. an eye-opener?)
If the person answers "yes" to 2 or more CAGE questions, you should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with
a more complete substnce abuse assessment.
*Clarification* - ans*Clarification.* Use this when the person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g.,
"Tell me what you mean by 'tired blood.' "). Clarification also is used to summarize the person's words, simplify
the words to make them clearer, and then ask if you are on the right track. You are asking for agreement, and
the person can then confirm or deny your understanding.
*Communication* - ans*Communication* carries you and the patient through the interview. Communication is
the *exchange of information* so that each person clearly understands the other.
*complete health history data category 1.* - ans*complete health history data category 1.* First, collect
*biographic data*, such as the patient's name, address, and date of birth as well as language and
communication needs.
*complete health history data category 2.* - ans*complete health history data category 2.* Second, note the
*source of the history*, which is usually the patient, but may be someone else, such as a relative or interpreter.
*complete health history data category 3.* - ans*complete health history data category 3.* Third, obtain the
*reason for seeking care*, formerly known as the chief complaint. In the patient's own words, briefly describe
,the reason for the visit.
*complete health history data category 4.* - ans*complete health history data category 4.* Fourth, record the
*present health or history of present illness*. For a well person, briefly note the general state of health. For a
sick person, chronologically record the reason for seeking care. When a patient reports a symptom, perform a
*symptom analysis*. If you find it helpful, use the mnemonic PQRSTU to do this.
*complete health history data category 5.* - ans*complete health history data category 5.* Fifth, investigate
*past health events*, such as illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and allergies as well as current medications.
*complete health history data category 6.* - ans*complete health history data category 6.* Sixth, gather a
*family history* to help detect health risks for the patient. To aid in this process, draw a pedigree or genogram.
*complete health history data category 7.* - ans*complete health history data category 7.* Seventh, perform a
*review of systems* to evaluate the past and present health of each body system, double-check for significant
data, and assess health promotion practices. For each body system, assess for symptoms and health-promoting
behaviors.
*complete health history data category 8.* - ans*complete health history data category 8.* Finally, perform a
*functional assessment*, including activities of daily living, such as bathing dressing, toileting, eating, walking,
housekeeping, shopping, cooking, and other factors.
*Confrontation* - ans*Confrontation.* These responses now include your own thoughts and feelings. Use this
only when merited by the situation. If you use it too often, you take over at the patient's expense. In the case
of confrontation, you have observed a certain action, feeling, or statement and you now focus the person's
attention on it. You give your honest feedback about what you see or feel.
*Critical thinking* - ans*Critical thinking* is the multidimensional thinking process needed for sound diagnostic
reasoning and clinical judgment. Seventeen critical thinking skills have been identified, including *setting
priorities.*
*Cultural care* - ans*Cultural care* is professional health care that is culturally sensitive, appropriate, and
competent. To develop cultural care, you must have knowledge of *your personal heritage* and the *heritage
, of the nursing profession, the health care system, and the patient.*
*Cultural conflicts* - ans*Cultural conflicts* between nurses and patients from diverse backgrounds are related
to *different time and relationship perceptions*. For example, in some cultures, the past may influence health
practices. When making decisions about health, patients may rely on relationships with others, and their
behavior may depend on the opinion of others.
*Culture* has which four characteristics? - ans*Culture* has the following four characteristics:
(1) it is *learned* from birth through language acquisition and socialization.
(2) it is *shared* by all members of the same cultural group.
(3) it is *adapted* to specific conditions related to environmental and technical factors.
(4) it is *dynamic* and ever changing.
*Diagnostic reasoning* - ans*Diagnostic reasoning* is the process of analyzing health data and drawing
conclusions to identify diagnoses.
*Each person responds differently* to the same stimuli, regardless of the primary culture and value system.
You should *guard against stereotyping* individuals. You should also understand *culture-bound syndromes,*
which may have no equivalent from a biomedical perspective. - ans...
*Ethnicity* - ans*Ethnicity* pertains to membership in a social *group that claims to possess a common*
geographic origin, migratory status, religion, race, language, shared values, traditions or symbols, and food
preferences. One's cultural background is a fundamental component of one's ethnic background.
*Explanation* - ans*Explanation.* With these statements, you inform the person. You share factual and
objective information. This may be for orientation to the agency setting: "Your dinner comes at 5:30 PM." Or, it
may be to explain cause: "The reason you cannot eat or drink before your blood test is that the food will
change the test results."
*Facilitation* - ans*Facilitation* These responses encourage the patient to say more, to continue with the
___ in every ___ residents belongs to a *group other than single-race, non-Hispanic White.* - ans*One* in
every *three* residents belongs to a *group other than single-race, non-Hispanic White.*
* Empathy* - ans*Empathy* means viewing the world from the other person's inner frame of reference while
remaining yourself.
* External factors* - ans*External factors* relate mainly to the *physical setting.*
* Heritage consistency* - ans*Heritage consistency* is the degree to which *a person's lifestyle reflects his or
her traditional heritage.* A person can possess values that are consistent with the norms of the traditional
culture or that are modern (or acculturated to the norms of the dominant society). Heritage consistency
includes determination of a person's *cultural, ethnic, and religious background and socialization experiences.*
*10 traps of interviewing* - ans*10 traps of interviewing*. These nonproductive verbal messages include:
(1) Providing false assurance or reassurance,
(2) Giving unwanted advice,
(3) Using authority,
(4) Using avoidance language,
(5) Engaging in distancing,
(6) Using professional jargon,
(7) Using leading or biased questions,
(8) Talking too much,
(9) Interrupting,
(10) And using "why" questions.
*Assessment* - ans*Assessment* is the collection of subjective and objective data about a patient's health.
,*CAGE* test identify what? - ans*CAGE* test is a screening questionnaire to identify excessive or uncontrolled
drinking, such as:
- *C* Cut down - Have you ever thought you should cut down your drinking?
- *A* Annoyed - Have you ever been annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
- *G* Guilty - Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
- *E* Eye-opener - Do you drink in the morning (i.e. an eye-opener?)
If the person answers "yes" to 2 or more CAGE questions, you should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with
a more complete substnce abuse assessment.
*Clarification* - ans*Clarification.* Use this when the person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g.,
"Tell me what you mean by 'tired blood.' "). Clarification also is used to summarize the person's words, simplify
the words to make them clearer, and then ask if you are on the right track. You are asking for agreement, and
the person can then confirm or deny your understanding.
*Communication* - ans*Communication* carries you and the patient through the interview. Communication is
the *exchange of information* so that each person clearly understands the other.
*complete health history data category 1.* - ans*complete health history data category 1.* First, collect
*biographic data*, such as the patient's name, address, and date of birth as well as language and
communication needs.
*complete health history data category 2.* - ans*complete health history data category 2.* Second, note the
*source of the history*, which is usually the patient, but may be someone else, such as a relative or interpreter.
*complete health history data category 3.* - ans*complete health history data category 3.* Third, obtain the
*reason for seeking care*, formerly known as the chief complaint. In the patient's own words, briefly describe
,the reason for the visit.
*complete health history data category 4.* - ans*complete health history data category 4.* Fourth, record the
*present health or history of present illness*. For a well person, briefly note the general state of health. For a
sick person, chronologically record the reason for seeking care. When a patient reports a symptom, perform a
*symptom analysis*. If you find it helpful, use the mnemonic PQRSTU to do this.
*complete health history data category 5.* - ans*complete health history data category 5.* Fifth, investigate
*past health events*, such as illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and allergies as well as current medications.
*complete health history data category 6.* - ans*complete health history data category 6.* Sixth, gather a
*family history* to help detect health risks for the patient. To aid in this process, draw a pedigree or genogram.
*complete health history data category 7.* - ans*complete health history data category 7.* Seventh, perform a
*review of systems* to evaluate the past and present health of each body system, double-check for significant
data, and assess health promotion practices. For each body system, assess for symptoms and health-promoting
behaviors.
*complete health history data category 8.* - ans*complete health history data category 8.* Finally, perform a
*functional assessment*, including activities of daily living, such as bathing dressing, toileting, eating, walking,
housekeeping, shopping, cooking, and other factors.
*Confrontation* - ans*Confrontation.* These responses now include your own thoughts and feelings. Use this
only when merited by the situation. If you use it too often, you take over at the patient's expense. In the case
of confrontation, you have observed a certain action, feeling, or statement and you now focus the person's
attention on it. You give your honest feedback about what you see or feel.
*Critical thinking* - ans*Critical thinking* is the multidimensional thinking process needed for sound diagnostic
reasoning and clinical judgment. Seventeen critical thinking skills have been identified, including *setting
priorities.*
*Cultural care* - ans*Cultural care* is professional health care that is culturally sensitive, appropriate, and
competent. To develop cultural care, you must have knowledge of *your personal heritage* and the *heritage
, of the nursing profession, the health care system, and the patient.*
*Cultural conflicts* - ans*Cultural conflicts* between nurses and patients from diverse backgrounds are related
to *different time and relationship perceptions*. For example, in some cultures, the past may influence health
practices. When making decisions about health, patients may rely on relationships with others, and their
behavior may depend on the opinion of others.
*Culture* has which four characteristics? - ans*Culture* has the following four characteristics:
(1) it is *learned* from birth through language acquisition and socialization.
(2) it is *shared* by all members of the same cultural group.
(3) it is *adapted* to specific conditions related to environmental and technical factors.
(4) it is *dynamic* and ever changing.
*Diagnostic reasoning* - ans*Diagnostic reasoning* is the process of analyzing health data and drawing
conclusions to identify diagnoses.
*Each person responds differently* to the same stimuli, regardless of the primary culture and value system.
You should *guard against stereotyping* individuals. You should also understand *culture-bound syndromes,*
which may have no equivalent from a biomedical perspective. - ans...
*Ethnicity* - ans*Ethnicity* pertains to membership in a social *group that claims to possess a common*
geographic origin, migratory status, religion, race, language, shared values, traditions or symbols, and food
preferences. One's cultural background is a fundamental component of one's ethnic background.
*Explanation* - ans*Explanation.* With these statements, you inform the person. You share factual and
objective information. This may be for orientation to the agency setting: "Your dinner comes at 5:30 PM." Or, it
may be to explain cause: "The reason you cannot eat or drink before your blood test is that the food will
change the test results."
*Facilitation* - ans*Facilitation* These responses encourage the patient to say more, to continue with the
