Describe inspection.
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-whole, then inspect each body system
-begins w/ general survey
-inspection 1st
-good lighting, adequate exposure, instruments (otoscope,
ophthalmoscope, penlight, nasal/vaginal specula)
When would you take orthostatic vital signs?
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, -you suspect volume depletion
-person is known to have hypertension or taking antihypertensive meds
-person reports fainting or syncope
Describe characteristics of culture.
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-learned from birth through process of language acquisition and
socialization
-shared by all members of the same cultural group
-adapted to specific conditions r/t environmental and technical factors in
the context of available resources
-dynamic interphase that is ever changing
Identify characteristics of critical thinking.
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-novice: starting out in learning, uses rules to guide performance
-competent: building on 2-3 years of clinical experience, see actions in
context of pt. goals or plans
-proficient: adding time to experience, understands pt. situation as a whole
rather than individual parts - apply long term goals
-expert: attained mastery of an area of learning, performs clinical
judgement using ituitive analysis
Describe spirituality and religion and how they influence pt. care.
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, -spirituality: broader term that encompasses something larger than one's
own existence with a belief in transcendence
-religion: refers to an organized system of beliefs as shared experience that
can assist in meeting one's individual spiritual needs
-two two concepts can be interrelated but do not have to exist
simultaneously
-individuals define their feelings and beliefs
Identify elements of past health.
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-childhood illnesses
-accidents/injuries
-serious or chronic illnesses
-hospitalizations
-operations
-obstetric history
-immunizations
-last examination date
-allergies
-current meds
Identify characteristics of evidence-based practice.
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-whole, then inspect each body system
-begins w/ general survey
-inspection 1st
-good lighting, adequate exposure, instruments (otoscope,
ophthalmoscope, penlight, nasal/vaginal specula)
When would you take orthostatic vital signs?
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, -you suspect volume depletion
-person is known to have hypertension or taking antihypertensive meds
-person reports fainting or syncope
Describe characteristics of culture.
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-learned from birth through process of language acquisition and
socialization
-shared by all members of the same cultural group
-adapted to specific conditions r/t environmental and technical factors in
the context of available resources
-dynamic interphase that is ever changing
Identify characteristics of critical thinking.
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-novice: starting out in learning, uses rules to guide performance
-competent: building on 2-3 years of clinical experience, see actions in
context of pt. goals or plans
-proficient: adding time to experience, understands pt. situation as a whole
rather than individual parts - apply long term goals
-expert: attained mastery of an area of learning, performs clinical
judgement using ituitive analysis
Describe spirituality and religion and how they influence pt. care.
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, -spirituality: broader term that encompasses something larger than one's
own existence with a belief in transcendence
-religion: refers to an organized system of beliefs as shared experience that
can assist in meeting one's individual spiritual needs
-two two concepts can be interrelated but do not have to exist
simultaneously
-individuals define their feelings and beliefs
Identify elements of past health.
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-childhood illnesses
-accidents/injuries
-serious or chronic illnesses
-hospitalizations
-operations
-obstetric history
-immunizations
-last examination date
-allergies
-current meds
Identify characteristics of evidence-based practice.
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