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A periodic partial assessment consists of a mini-overview of the client's body systems and holistic health patterns as a follow-up on his or her health status. Any problems that were initially detected in the client's body system or holistic health patterns are reassessed in less depth to determine any major changes from the baseline data. In addition, a brief reassessment of the client's normal body system or holistic health patterns is performed whenever the nurse or another health ca...

What is the general sequence of the clinical encounter? - Answer 1. initiating the encounter 2. Gathering information 3. Performing the physical exam 4. Explaining and planning 5. Closing the encounter What are the 5 R's of Cultural Humility as stated in Bickley? - Answer Reflection, Respect, Regard, Relevance, Resiliency Semi-Fowler's Position - Answer dorsal recumbent position - Answer Lithiotomy position - Answer prone position...

The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)? "3 day history of rash and swelling" A. History of Present Illness B. Review of Systems C. Allergies D. Chief Complaint - Answer D. Chief Complaint A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part of the H&P would you place this information? A. History of Present Illness B. Past Medical History C. Sex...

The nurse is collecting data on a 77-year-old patient who says, "I am shorter now." The patient asks the nurse why this is occurring. Which of the following would be the best reply by the nurse? "Muscle contractions cause this." "Bone degeneration over time is occurring in your legs." "Hyperextension of your cervical spine has occurred." "Water is lost from the intervertebral disks of the spine with age." - Answer 4 The nurse is collecting data for ...

Following completion of the comprehensive health assessment, the nurse periodically performs a partial assessment primarily for which reason? - Answer Reassess previously detected problems Explanation: A periodic partial assessment consists of a mini-overview of the client's body systems and holistic health patterns as a follow-up on his or her health status. Any problems that were initially detected in the client's body system or holistic health patterns are reassessed in less de...

HEENT - Answer head, eyes, ears, nose, throat What is assessed in a HEENT assessment? - Answer carotid arteries, jugular vein, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, and trachea assessing facial features for symmetry - Answer eyelids, eyebrows, nasolabial folds, and mouth. Assess for any facial droop What could facial drooping mean? - Answer Stroke or bells palsy Ptosis - Answer eyelid drooping Normocephalic - Answer refers to round symmetric skull that is...

GI - Primary function - Answer -Breakdown of food for digestion -Absorption of nutrients into bloodstream -Elimination of undigested food & waste products GI - Closed system - Answer Mouth -> Esophagus -> Stomach -> Small & Large Intestines -> Rectum -> Anus Includes accessory organs (liver, gallbladder & pancreas) -*Starches start in your mouth -Saliva helps lubricate food -Pepsin: starts protein breakdown in stomach -Pepsin & starches mixed with hydroch...

Ohio Revised Code - Answer Outlines the Adult Protective Services Law - Social, medical, and mental health care professionals are *mandated by law* to immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the county departments of job and family services. Attorneys, peace officers, senior service providers, coroners, clergymen and professional counselors are also required to report Ohio Administrative Code - Answer Abuse or Neglect in *Long-Term Care Facilities* - Establ...

Which of the following terms refers to difficult of painful sexual intercourse? a.) dyspareunia b.) dysmenorrhea c.) amenorrhea d.) endometriosis - Answer : A Dyspareunia is a common problem of aged women. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstrual flow. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstrual flow. Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue seeds into other areas of the pelvis. While examining the introitus, the nurse practitioner asks the patient to "bear ...

Purpose of IV Therapy - Answer -Maintenance or replacement of fluids and electrolytes -Provide glucose and nutrition -Access route to administer medications intravenously -Venous access to administer blood products -Venous access for emergencies -pt is NPO Complications of IV Therapy - Answer -Infiltration -Phlebitis -Infection -Occlusion -Fluid overload -Air embolism Infiltration - Answer -Fluid in subcutaneous tissue, slowed infusion rate -fluid is leaking i...