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ADL are evaluated using the ___________________
system - Answer-Katz scoring system
orthopnea - Answer-ability to breathe only in an upright
position (CHF)
General malaise - Answer-Associated With Electrolyte
Imbalance
Dyspnea - Answer-feeling of SOB
Dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
What are four factors to consider when conducting a
patient interview - Answer-open ended questions,simple
language,pictures,identify major problems
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Define patient learning needs - Answer-process of
influencing patient behavior for health improvements
What criteria is a patient's ability to learn based upon (6) -
Answer-cultural/religion,emotion,motivation,physical
limitation,language,age/education level
What criteria is the patient's nutritional status based on (4)
- Answer-food intake,like/dislikes,appetite, recent weight
gain
Peripheral edema - Answer-excess fluid in the tissue,
caused by CHF
Ascites - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
abdomen, caused by liver failure
Clubbing of fingers - Answer-frog fingers, caused by
chronic hypoxemia
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Venous distention - Answer-enlarged or swollen veins.
caused by CHF
Capillary refill - Answer-indication of peripheral circulation
Diaphoresis - Answer-profuse/heavy sweating, caused by
heart failure, fever, anxiety, TB (night sweats)
Ashen/pallor skin indicates - Answer-anemia or acute
blood loss
List the four critical life functions - Answer-
Ventilation,Oxygenation,Circulation,Perfusion
Which of these life function is the first priority - Answer-
ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is
ventilating? (5 things) - Answer-RR, Vt, Chest Movement,
BS, PaCO2
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How would the therapist determine if a patient has a
problem with oxygenation? (5) - Answer-HR, Color,
sensorium, PaO2, SpO2
What information would help the therapist determine if a
patient's circulation is adequate? (4) - Answer-HR,
strength,Cardiac output
What changes would indicate that a patient may not have
adequate perfusion? (5) - Answer-BP,
sensorium,Temp,Urine output,Hemodynamics
Explain signs - Answer-objective information,things you
can see and measure
Explain symptoms - Answer-subjective information,things
patient tells you
Items that are important to examine when reviewing a
patient's chart (5) - Answer-Admitting diagnosis,History of
present illness,Chief complaint,px medical hx, current
medication
Kettering Patient Assessment Exam ||Verified Exam!!||
Most Recent Exam Actual Complete Real Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Success!! Newest
Exam!!!
ADL are evaluated using the ___________________
system - Answer-Katz scoring system
orthopnea - Answer-ability to breathe only in an upright
position (CHF)
General malaise - Answer-Associated With Electrolyte
Imbalance
Dyspnea - Answer-feeling of SOB
Dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
What are four factors to consider when conducting a
patient interview - Answer-open ended questions,simple
language,pictures,identify major problems
,2|Page
Define patient learning needs - Answer-process of
influencing patient behavior for health improvements
What criteria is a patient's ability to learn based upon (6) -
Answer-cultural/religion,emotion,motivation,physical
limitation,language,age/education level
What criteria is the patient's nutritional status based on (4)
- Answer-food intake,like/dislikes,appetite, recent weight
gain
Peripheral edema - Answer-excess fluid in the tissue,
caused by CHF
Ascites - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
abdomen, caused by liver failure
Clubbing of fingers - Answer-frog fingers, caused by
chronic hypoxemia
,3|Page
Venous distention - Answer-enlarged or swollen veins.
caused by CHF
Capillary refill - Answer-indication of peripheral circulation
Diaphoresis - Answer-profuse/heavy sweating, caused by
heart failure, fever, anxiety, TB (night sweats)
Ashen/pallor skin indicates - Answer-anemia or acute
blood loss
List the four critical life functions - Answer-
Ventilation,Oxygenation,Circulation,Perfusion
Which of these life function is the first priority - Answer-
ventilation
What assessments would determine how well a patient is
ventilating? (5 things) - Answer-RR, Vt, Chest Movement,
BS, PaCO2
, 4|Page
How would the therapist determine if a patient has a
problem with oxygenation? (5) - Answer-HR, Color,
sensorium, PaO2, SpO2
What information would help the therapist determine if a
patient's circulation is adequate? (4) - Answer-HR,
strength,Cardiac output
What changes would indicate that a patient may not have
adequate perfusion? (5) - Answer-BP,
sensorium,Temp,Urine output,Hemodynamics
Explain signs - Answer-objective information,things you
can see and measure
Explain symptoms - Answer-subjective information,things
patient tells you
Items that are important to examine when reviewing a
patient's chart (5) - Answer-Admitting diagnosis,History of
present illness,Chief complaint,px medical hx, current
medication
