Nursing 201 Exam 1 (100% accurate answers)

types of assessments correct answers admission, focus, time-lapse, emergency admission assessment includes correct answers -level of consciousness -vital signs -respiratory effort/difficulty -ability to communicate -vision and hearing abilities or difficulties -condition of skin -prosthetic devices -other health concerns focus assessment purpose correct answers status determination of specific problem identified during previous assessment admission assessment timeframe correct answers within specific time frame after admission focus assessment time frame correct answers ongoing; integrated with care; a few minutes to hours between assessments time-lapse assessment purpose correct answers comparison of patient's current status to baseline obtained previously emergency assessment purpose correct answers identification of life-threatening situation time-lapse assessment time frame correct answers several months between assessments emergency assessment time frame correct answers any time a physiologic, psychological, or emotional crisis occurs a nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a confused patient brought in by his son. which of the following would be included in primary sources for information? choose all that apply a) physical assessment b) health history per the patient's son c) clinical notes in the computer system from a past admission d) patient's report of physical symptoms correct answers a, d a nurse receives a patient at handoff who is experiencing acute changes in neurological status. Which nursing action should be done first? a) call the physician b) perform an in-depth neurologic assessment c) administer an antihypertensive medication stat d) move the patient back to bed correct answers b