Health Assessment Exam 1 Chapter 1 - Evidence-Based
Assessment Chapter 2 - Cultural Competence Chapter 3 -
The Interview Chapter 4 - The Complete Health History
Chapter 5 - Mental Status Assessment Chapter 8 -
Assessment Techniques and Clinical Setting Chapter 9 -
General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs Chapter 10 -
Pain Assessment: the 5th vital sign Chapter 11 - Nutritional
Assessment Chapter 14 - Eyes Chapter 15 - Ears Chapter 23
- Neurologic System
___ in every ___ residents belongs to a group other than single-
race, non-Hispanic White. Correct Answers One in every three
residents belongs to a group other than single-race, non-
Hispanic White.
Empathy Correct Answers Empathy means viewing the world
from the other person's inner frame of reference while remaining
yourself.
External factors Correct Answers External factors relate
mainly to the physical setting.
Heritage consistency Correct Answers Heritage consistency is
the degree to which a person's lifestyle reflects his or her
traditional heritage. A person can possess values that are
consistent with the norms of the traditional culture or that are
modern (or acculturated to the norms of the dominant society).
Heritage consistency includes determination of a person's
cultural, ethnic, and religious background and socialization
experiences.
,10 traps of interviewing Correct Answers 10 traps of
interviewing. These nonproductive verbal messages include:
(1) Providing false assurance or reassurance,
(2) Giving unwanted advice,
(3) Using authority,
(4) Using avoidance language,
(5) Engaging in distancing,
(6) Using professional jargon,
(7) Using leading or biased questions,
(8) Talking too much,
(9) Interrupting,
(10) And using "why" questions.
Assessment Correct Answers Assessment is the collection of
subjective and objective data about a patient's health.
CAGE test identify what? Correct Answers CAGE test is a
screening questionnaire to identify excessive or uncontrolled
drinking, such as:
- C Cut down - Have you ever thought you should cut down
your drinking?
- A Annoyed - Have you ever been annoyed by criticism of your
drinking?
- G Guilty - Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
- E Eye-opener - Do you drink in the morning (i.e. an eye-
opener?)
,If the person answers "yes" to 2 or more CAGE questions, you
should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with a more complete
substnce abuse assessment.
Clarification Correct Answers Clarification. Use this when the
person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g., "Tell me
what you mean by 'tired blood.' "). Clarification also is used to
summarize the person's words, simplify the words to make them
clearer, and then ask if you are on the right track. You are asking
for agreement, and the person can then confirm or deny your
understanding.
Communication Correct Answers Communication carries you
and the patient through the interview. Communication is the
exchange of information so that each person clearly understands
the other.
complete health history data category 1. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 1. First, collect biographic
data, such as the patient's name, address, and date of birth as
well as language and communication needs.
complete health history data category 2. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 2. Second, note the source
of the history, which is usually the patient, but may be someone
else, such as a relative or interpreter.
complete health history data category 3. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 3. Third, obtain the reason
for seeking care, formerly known as the chief complaint. In the
patient's own words, briefly describe the reason for the visit.
, complete health history data category 4. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 4. Fourth, record the
present health or history of present illness. For a well person,
briefly note the general state of health. For a sick person,
chronologically record the reason for seeking care. When a
patient reports a symptom, perform a symptom analysis. If you
find it helpful, use the mnemonic PQRSTU to do this.
complete health history data category 5. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 5. Fifth, investigate past
health events, such as illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and
allergies as well as current medications.
complete health history data category 6. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 6. Sixth, gather a family
history to help detect health risks for the patient. To aid in this
process, draw a pedigree or genogram.
complete health history data category 7. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 7. Seventh, perform a
review of systems to evaluate the past and present health of each
body system, double-check for significant data, and assess
health promotion practices. For each body system, assess for
symptoms and health-promoting behaviors.
complete health history data category 8. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 8. Finally, perform a
functional assessment, including activities of daily living, such
as bathing dressing, toileting, eating, walking, housekeeping,
shopping, cooking, and other factors.
Assessment Chapter 2 - Cultural Competence Chapter 3 -
The Interview Chapter 4 - The Complete Health History
Chapter 5 - Mental Status Assessment Chapter 8 -
Assessment Techniques and Clinical Setting Chapter 9 -
General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs Chapter 10 -
Pain Assessment: the 5th vital sign Chapter 11 - Nutritional
Assessment Chapter 14 - Eyes Chapter 15 - Ears Chapter 23
- Neurologic System
___ in every ___ residents belongs to a group other than single-
race, non-Hispanic White. Correct Answers One in every three
residents belongs to a group other than single-race, non-
Hispanic White.
Empathy Correct Answers Empathy means viewing the world
from the other person's inner frame of reference while remaining
yourself.
External factors Correct Answers External factors relate
mainly to the physical setting.
Heritage consistency Correct Answers Heritage consistency is
the degree to which a person's lifestyle reflects his or her
traditional heritage. A person can possess values that are
consistent with the norms of the traditional culture or that are
modern (or acculturated to the norms of the dominant society).
Heritage consistency includes determination of a person's
cultural, ethnic, and religious background and socialization
experiences.
,10 traps of interviewing Correct Answers 10 traps of
interviewing. These nonproductive verbal messages include:
(1) Providing false assurance or reassurance,
(2) Giving unwanted advice,
(3) Using authority,
(4) Using avoidance language,
(5) Engaging in distancing,
(6) Using professional jargon,
(7) Using leading or biased questions,
(8) Talking too much,
(9) Interrupting,
(10) And using "why" questions.
Assessment Correct Answers Assessment is the collection of
subjective and objective data about a patient's health.
CAGE test identify what? Correct Answers CAGE test is a
screening questionnaire to identify excessive or uncontrolled
drinking, such as:
- C Cut down - Have you ever thought you should cut down
your drinking?
- A Annoyed - Have you ever been annoyed by criticism of your
drinking?
- G Guilty - Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
- E Eye-opener - Do you drink in the morning (i.e. an eye-
opener?)
,If the person answers "yes" to 2 or more CAGE questions, you
should suspect alcohol abuse and continue with a more complete
substnce abuse assessment.
Clarification Correct Answers Clarification. Use this when the
person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g., "Tell me
what you mean by 'tired blood.' "). Clarification also is used to
summarize the person's words, simplify the words to make them
clearer, and then ask if you are on the right track. You are asking
for agreement, and the person can then confirm or deny your
understanding.
Communication Correct Answers Communication carries you
and the patient through the interview. Communication is the
exchange of information so that each person clearly understands
the other.
complete health history data category 1. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 1. First, collect biographic
data, such as the patient's name, address, and date of birth as
well as language and communication needs.
complete health history data category 2. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 2. Second, note the source
of the history, which is usually the patient, but may be someone
else, such as a relative or interpreter.
complete health history data category 3. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 3. Third, obtain the reason
for seeking care, formerly known as the chief complaint. In the
patient's own words, briefly describe the reason for the visit.
, complete health history data category 4. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 4. Fourth, record the
present health or history of present illness. For a well person,
briefly note the general state of health. For a sick person,
chronologically record the reason for seeking care. When a
patient reports a symptom, perform a symptom analysis. If you
find it helpful, use the mnemonic PQRSTU to do this.
complete health history data category 5. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 5. Fifth, investigate past
health events, such as illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and
allergies as well as current medications.
complete health history data category 6. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 6. Sixth, gather a family
history to help detect health risks for the patient. To aid in this
process, draw a pedigree or genogram.
complete health history data category 7. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 7. Seventh, perform a
review of systems to evaluate the past and present health of each
body system, double-check for significant data, and assess
health promotion practices. For each body system, assess for
symptoms and health-promoting behaviors.
complete health history data category 8. Correct Answers
complete health history data category 8. Finally, perform a
functional assessment, including activities of daily living, such
as bathing dressing, toileting, eating, walking, housekeeping,
shopping, cooking, and other factors.
