NR 302 Exam 1 Concepts Review Exam 1 Concepts
Chapter 1: Evidence-
Based Assessment
Define and recognize examples of Subjective and Objective data The
purpose of the health history is to collect subjective data—what the person
says about himself or herself.
Examples of Subjective Data:
- Subjective data are information from the client's point of view
(“symptoms”), including feelings, perceptions, and concerns obtained
through interviews.
This is different from objective data—what you observe through
measurement, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Examples of Objective Data:
- Objective data are observable and measurable data (“signs”) obtained
through observation, physical examination, and laboratory and
diagnostic testing.
, Identify order and tasks of each step of the Nursing Process
Recognize the difference between different levels of Nursing Experience.
,Define and identify examples of Levels of Priority: 1 st, 2nd , and 3rd levels
First-level
priority
- Emergent, life
threatening,
and immediate
Second-
level priority
- Next in
urgency,
requiring
, attention so as
to avoid further
deterioration.
Third-
level
priority
- Important to
patient’s health
but can be
addressed after
more urgent
problems are addressed.
Collaborative
problems
- Approach to
treatment
involves
multiple
disciplines.
Define the Four Types
of Databases:
Complete, Focused,
Follow-Up,
and Emergency
Chapter 1: Evidence-
Based Assessment
Define and recognize examples of Subjective and Objective data The
purpose of the health history is to collect subjective data—what the person
says about himself or herself.
Examples of Subjective Data:
- Subjective data are information from the client's point of view
(“symptoms”), including feelings, perceptions, and concerns obtained
through interviews.
This is different from objective data—what you observe through
measurement, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Examples of Objective Data:
- Objective data are observable and measurable data (“signs”) obtained
through observation, physical examination, and laboratory and
diagnostic testing.
, Identify order and tasks of each step of the Nursing Process
Recognize the difference between different levels of Nursing Experience.
,Define and identify examples of Levels of Priority: 1 st, 2nd , and 3rd levels
First-level
priority
- Emergent, life
threatening,
and immediate
Second-
level priority
- Next in
urgency,
requiring
, attention so as
to avoid further
deterioration.
Third-
level
priority
- Important to
patient’s health
but can be
addressed after
more urgent
problems are addressed.
Collaborative
problems
- Approach to
treatment
involves
multiple
disciplines.
Define the Four Types
of Databases:
Complete, Focused,
Follow-Up,
and Emergency
