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What type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data
is required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
A) Complete
B) Focused
C) Follow-up
D) Emergency - ANSWER ✔✔D
,An emergency database includes rapid collection of data often obtained
concurrently with lifesaving measures. A focused database is for a
limited or short-term problem; this database concerns mainly one
problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A follow-up database is
used to follow up short-term or chronic health problems; the statuses of
identified problems are evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. A
complete database includes a complete health history and a full physical
examination; it describes the current and past health state and forms a
baseline against which all future changes can be measured.
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important
step in the critical-thinking process?"
A)Clustering subjective and objective data
B) Analyzing health data
C) Using evidence-based assessment techniques
D) Prioritizing health concerns - ANSWER ✔✔C
Evidence-based techniques are supported by research showing
effectiveness of the technique that provides the safest and most current
techniques to promote the health of patients. Clustering subjective and
objective data is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the
most important step. Analyzing health data is a step in the critical-
,thinking process, but is not the most important step. Prioritizing health
concerns is a step in the critical-thinking process, but is not the most
important step.
An example of subjective data is
A) decreased range of motion
B) crepitation in left knee joint
C) arthritis
D) left knee has been swollen and hot for past 3 days - ANSWER
✔✔D
Subjective data is what the patient says about himself or herself during
history taking. Objective data is what the health professional observes
by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the
physical examination. Range of motion is assessed by inspection.
Objective data is what the health professional observes by inspecting,
percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination.
Crepitation is assessed by palpating. Arthritis is a medical diagnosis.
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is
admitted to a long-term care facility?
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, A) Focused
B) Complete
C) Emergency
D) Follow-up - ANSWER ✔✔B
A complete database includes a complete health history and a full
physical examination; it describes the current and past health state and
forms a baseline against which all future changes can be measured. A
focused database is for a limited or short-term problem; this database
concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex, or one body system. A
follow-up database is used to follow up short-term or chronic health
problems; the statuses of identified problems are evaluated at regular
and appropriate intervals. An emergency database includes rapid
collection of data often obtained concurrently with lifesaving measures.
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
A. sore throat
B. An earache
C. Alert and oriented
D. Dizziness - ANSWER ✔✔D