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Comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- A detailed, complete evaluation of a
patient's overall health including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects.
Components of a comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- A complete health
history and a physical examination.
Focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- An abbreviated health history and physical
exam targeting a specific health concern.
When to use a comprehensive assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- During an initial
evaluation to establish a patient's baseline health status.
When to use a focused assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- When addressing a specific
complaint or following up on an existing condition.
Subjective data in a health assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- Information the patient or
family reports that cannot be observed or measured.
, Objective data in a health assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- Observable, measurable
information gathered by the nurse or clinician.
Five elements of a general survey - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical appearance, behavior,
mobility, body structure, and measurement.
Elements of a health assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- Patient identification, purpose
explanation, rapport building, privacy assurance, consent obtaining, cultural
considerations, patient comfort, general observation, open-ended questions, and
setting expectations.
Ensuring privacy during a health assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- Use a private room,
draw curtains, and speak in a low voice.
Ways to maintain confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER- Follow HIPAA, limit information
sharing, and secure digital records.
Obtaining informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER- Explain the purpose and process of
the assessment and obtain verbal or written agreement.
Key elements of a safe environment during an assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-
Adequate lighting, comfortable temperature, and removing hazards.
Identification best practices - CORRECT ANSWER- Use two identifiers and wear
healthcare provider identification.