Update Graded A+
Shift assessment Done each shift by nurse to determine changes from baseline. Ex a person
who has abdominal surgery yesterday.
Screening assessment Focused on disease detection (Pap smear).
Primary prevention Efforts to prevent disease (vaccinations).
Secondary prevention Early detection and intervention (screenings).
Tertiary prevention Management of established disease to improve quality of life
(rehabilitation).
Patient Centered Care A care approach that respects and responds to an individual patient's
preferences, needs, values, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.
Active Listening Techniques include active listening empathy, open ended questions and
reflection.
OLDCARTS O: Onset, L: Location, D: Duration, C: Characteristics, A: Aggravating Factors, R:
Relieving Factors, T: Treatment, S: Severity.
Review of Systems A systematic approach to gather information about each body system to
identify any issues or concerns.