NURS 204 EXAM 1 Health Assessment
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Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-the collection of data about an individuals
state of health
What are the two ways assessment is derived from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective
and Objective
What does an inspection require? - CORRECT ANSWER-Good lighting, Adequate
exposure, Occasional use of instruments.
What is an otoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-look in ear
what is a ophthalmoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-looks in eyes
What does palpation apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-senses of touch
What does palpation assess for? - CORRECT ANSWER-texture, temp, moisture, organ
location&size, swelling, pulsation, lumps, tenderness or pain
What type of pressure do you start with when palpating?` - CORRECT ANSWER-light
palpation then deeper if needed
what pressure is better than long continuous palpation?` - CORRECT ANSWER-
Intermitten pressure
, What is subjective data collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient says about
himself or herself during a health history
What is objective data collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data the nurse will acquire
during a physical assessment.
What are the different methods of assessments to gather important data? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inspect
Percuss
Palpate
Auscultate
What is the type of assessment to give? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head-to -Toe
What is a physical assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skills performed one at a time,
in this order: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
What is percussion? - CORRECT ANSWER-tapping the person's skin with short, sharp
strokes to assess underlying structures
what is auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-listening to sounds produced by body
using stethoscope
What is the diaphragm of stethoscope used for? (large side) - CORRECT ANSWER-
High Pitched Sounds like lungs, bowel, or heart
Questions And Answers Already
Passed
Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-the collection of data about an individuals
state of health
What are the two ways assessment is derived from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective
and Objective
What does an inspection require? - CORRECT ANSWER-Good lighting, Adequate
exposure, Occasional use of instruments.
What is an otoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-look in ear
what is a ophthalmoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-looks in eyes
What does palpation apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-senses of touch
What does palpation assess for? - CORRECT ANSWER-texture, temp, moisture, organ
location&size, swelling, pulsation, lumps, tenderness or pain
What type of pressure do you start with when palpating?` - CORRECT ANSWER-light
palpation then deeper if needed
what pressure is better than long continuous palpation?` - CORRECT ANSWER-
Intermitten pressure
, What is subjective data collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient says about
himself or herself during a health history
What is objective data collection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data the nurse will acquire
during a physical assessment.
What are the different methods of assessments to gather important data? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inspect
Percuss
Palpate
Auscultate
What is the type of assessment to give? - CORRECT ANSWER-Head-to -Toe
What is a physical assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Skills performed one at a time,
in this order: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
What is percussion? - CORRECT ANSWER-tapping the person's skin with short, sharp
strokes to assess underlying structures
what is auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER-listening to sounds produced by body
using stethoscope
What is the diaphragm of stethoscope used for? (large side) - CORRECT ANSWER-
High Pitched Sounds like lungs, bowel, or heart
