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List the elements of a health assessment (health history) - CORRECT ANSWER-
SUBJECTIVE DATA
*biographical data
*reason for seeking care
*history of present illness
*present health status
*past health history
*family history
*personal and psychological history
*review of symptoms
List the elements of a health assessment (physical exam) - CORRECT ANSWER-
OBJECTIVE DATA
*general survey
*skin/hair/nails, HEENT, neck, chest and lungs, breasts, heart, peripheral vascular,
abdomen, etc.
Infection control practices - CORRECT ANSWER-1. hand hygiene
2. personal protection (gloves, masks, face shield, gown)
3. patient care equipment (don't recap needle)
4. latex allergies
Priority setting - CORRECT ANSWER-Organizing the patient's problems based on
urgency. This helps when a patient has multiple diagnoses and collaborative problems.
May depend on ethical care
HIGH--> ABC's airway, breathing, circulation, pain, and safety
INTERMEDIATE--> non-emergent patient needs (risk for infection )
LOW--> long term (anxiety about returning to work)
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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*protects the patient's health information
*privacy and confidentiality
Comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-includes detailed history and
physical exam, patient health problems, health promotion, disease prevention, assess
age/gender specific issues, and known risk factors
WHEN? admission to hospital or long-term care facility, or onset of care in a primary
care setting
Problem-based/focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-inclused history and
physical exam limited to a specific problem or complain
WHEN? walk-in clinic, emergency department
Episodic/follow up assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-done when patient is following
up with a health care provider for a previously identified problem
WHEN? ongoing conditions like diabetes, or checking up on antibiotics after pneumonia
Shift assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-purpose is to identify any changes in a
patient's condition from baseline; the assessment is focused on the main problem
WHEN? nurse work shifts
Screening assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-a short examination focused on disease
detection, possibly at a health fair or HCP office
WHEN? blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, etc.
Subjective data - CORRECT ANSWER-*patient's verbal description of their health
problems
*often reflects phsysiological issues
*patient's feelings, perceptions, and self-report of symptoms
WHEN? health history, any symptoms
Objective data - CORRECT ANSWER-*observations or measurements of the patient's
health status
*inches, Celcius, kilograms
*inspecting surgical wounds, describing observed behavior
WHEN? general survey, physical exam
Safe/unsafe practicing when assessing health - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess patient's
perception of risk factors, knowledge of safety, previous accidents, cognitive ability
Areas to look for safety:
BRAINSCAPE1
GCU NUR 316 Exam 1 Exam with
complete solutions latest version
List the elements of a health assessment (health history) - CORRECT ANSWER-
SUBJECTIVE DATA
*biographical data
*reason for seeking care
*history of present illness
*present health status
*past health history
*family history
*personal and psychological history
*review of symptoms
List the elements of a health assessment (physical exam) - CORRECT ANSWER-
OBJECTIVE DATA
*general survey
*skin/hair/nails, HEENT, neck, chest and lungs, breasts, heart, peripheral vascular,
abdomen, etc.
Infection control practices - CORRECT ANSWER-1. hand hygiene
2. personal protection (gloves, masks, face shield, gown)
3. patient care equipment (don't recap needle)
4. latex allergies
Priority setting - CORRECT ANSWER-Organizing the patient's problems based on
urgency. This helps when a patient has multiple diagnoses and collaborative problems.
May depend on ethical care
HIGH--> ABC's airway, breathing, circulation, pain, and safety
INTERMEDIATE--> non-emergent patient needs (risk for infection )
LOW--> long term (anxiety about returning to work)
HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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*protects the patient's health information
*privacy and confidentiality
Comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-includes detailed history and
physical exam, patient health problems, health promotion, disease prevention, assess
age/gender specific issues, and known risk factors
WHEN? admission to hospital or long-term care facility, or onset of care in a primary
care setting
Problem-based/focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-inclused history and
physical exam limited to a specific problem or complain
WHEN? walk-in clinic, emergency department
Episodic/follow up assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-done when patient is following
up with a health care provider for a previously identified problem
WHEN? ongoing conditions like diabetes, or checking up on antibiotics after pneumonia
Shift assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-purpose is to identify any changes in a
patient's condition from baseline; the assessment is focused on the main problem
WHEN? nurse work shifts
Screening assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-a short examination focused on disease
detection, possibly at a health fair or HCP office
WHEN? blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, etc.
Subjective data - CORRECT ANSWER-*patient's verbal description of their health
problems
*often reflects phsysiological issues
*patient's feelings, perceptions, and self-report of symptoms
WHEN? health history, any symptoms
Objective data - CORRECT ANSWER-*observations or measurements of the patient's
health status
*inches, Celcius, kilograms
*inspecting surgical wounds, describing observed behavior
WHEN? general survey, physical exam
Safe/unsafe practicing when assessing health - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess patient's
perception of risk factors, knowledge of safety, previous accidents, cognitive ability
Areas to look for safety:
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