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NMNC 1235 – Week 1 Study Guide

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NMNC 1235 Week 1, covering foundational nursing assessment concepts. It reviews types of health assessments (comprehensive, problem-based, episodic, shift, screening), patient interviewing techniques (open- vs. closed-ended questions, barriers, communication skills), and health history components (chief complaint, present and past health history, family and social history, review of systems). Additional topics include growth and development across the lifespan, organ systems and conditions (GI, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, sensory), prevention strategies (primary, secondary, tertiary), and ANA Standards of Practice. Emphasis is placed on systematic physical examination, functional assessment of older adults, and integration of patient teaching during care.

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Common conditions associated with the __________ are gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD), hiatal hernia, peptic ulcer disease, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and
diverticulitis.


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gastrointestinal tract

,The American Nurses Association's (ANA) __________ are based on the nursing process
and can be used to develop a patient plan of care.


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Standards of Practice




___________ and conditions of the older adult may include macular degeneration, anemia,
constipation, and urinary incontinence.


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Common problems




Information from the __________ helps to focus on body systems likely to be affected.


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history




The best method of obtaining an accurate health history is through an ________. During
this interview, the nurse facilitates a discussion to identify the patients' health concerns
and that influence their health status and responses to illness.


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, interview




Common____________disorders are multiple sclerosis, meningitis, encephalitis, spinal cord
injury, head injury, Parkinson disease, stroke, and Alzheimer disease. Disorders of the
cranial nerves that may be encountered are trigeminal neuralgia and Bell palsy.


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central nervous system




An essential _______ is learning the art of asking questions and listening carefully to
responses. It may become necessary during the interview to rephrase questions or
reword technical terms if the patient seems confused.


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competency




The ________ is the outer layer that merges with the cornea. The function of the cornea is
to allow light transmission to the retina.


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sclera

, Any history of gastrointestinal illnesses or _______ should be noted when obtaining a
health history. Family history of gastrointestinal disorders or colon cancer should be
assessed.


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surgeries




The nurse should include at least ___________ of blood relatives and the health status of
the spouse and children.


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two generations




Use __________ to assess the character of sounds created in various body organs.


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auscultation




The major__________ developmental task of the school-age child is the development of a
sense of industry or competency.


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