Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices For
Health And Well-Being Assessment
By Kate Gawlik
2nd Edition
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,Table Of Content
Ch 1: Approach To Evidence-Based Assessment Of Health And Well-Being
Ch 2: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Clinician Well-Being
Ch 3: Evidence-Based History Taking, Approach To Patient Visits, And Documentation
Ch 4: Evidence-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Therapeutic Communication
Ch 5: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Children And Adolescents
Ch 6: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Older Adult
Part Ii: Evidence-Based Physical Examination And Assessment Of Body Systems
Ch 7: Evidence-Based General Survey Including Assessment Of Vital Signs
Ch 8: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Body Habitus, Body Mass Index, And Nutrition
Ch 9: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Cardiovascular System
Ch 10: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Vascular System
Ch 11: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Lungs And Respiratory System
Ch 12: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Skin, Hair, And Nails
Ch 13: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Lymphatic System
Ch 14: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Head And Neck
Ch 15: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Eyes
Ch 16: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Ears, Nose, And Throat
Ch 17: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Nervous System
Ch 18: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Musculoskeletal System
Ch 19: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Abdominal, Gastrointestinal, And Urological Systems
Part Iii: Evidence-Based Physical Examination And Assessment Of Sexual And Reproductive Health
Ch 20: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity
Ch 21: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Breasts And Axillae
Ch 22: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Male Genitalia, Prostate, Rectum, And Anus
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,Ch 23: Evidence-Based Assessment Of The Female Genitourinary System
Ch 24: Evidence-Based Obstetric Assessment
Part Iv: Evidence-Based Physical Examination And Assessment Of Mental Health
Ch 25: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Mental Health
Ch 26: Evidence-Based Assessment Of Substance Use Disorder
Ch 27: Evidence-Based Assessment And Screening For Traumatic Experiences: Abuse, Neglect, And
Intimate Partner Violence
Part V: Special Topics In Evidence-Based Assessment
Ch 28: Evidence-Based Assessments For Medical Clearance
Ch 29: Evidence-Based Assessments Using Telehealth Technologies
Ch 30: Evidence-Based Health And Well-Being Assessment: Putting It All Together
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, chapter 1. approach to evidence-based assessment of health and well- being
multiple choice
1. after completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are
eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. these types of data would be:
a. objective.
b. reflective.
c. subjective.
d. introspective.
ANS; a
objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and
auscultating during the physical examination. subjective data is what the person says about him or herself
during history taking. the terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data.
dif: cognitive level: understanding (comprehension) ref: z. 2
msc: client needs: safe and effective care environment: management of care
2. a patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and feels hot. these types of data would
be:
a. objective.
b. reflective.
c. subjective.
d. introspective.
ANS; c
subjective data are what the person says about him or herself during history taking. objective data are
what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the
physical examination. the terms reflective and introspective are not used to describe data.
dif: cognitive level: understanding (comprehension) ref: z. 2
msc: client needs: safe and effective care environment: management of care
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