PRACTICESFOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ASSESSMENT 2ND
EDITION BY KATE GAWLIK ALL CHAPTERS 1-29 WITH
RATIONALES| A+ GRADE2025/26
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Foundations of Clinical Practice
1. Approach to Evidence-Based Assessment of Health and Well-Being
2. Evidence-Based Assessment of Clinician Well-Being
3. Evidence-Based History Taking, Approach to Patient Visits, and Documentation
4. Evidence-Based, Culturally Sensitive, Therapeutic Communication
5. Evidence-Based Assessment of Children and Adolescents
6. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Older Adult
Part II: Evidence-Based Physical Examination and Assessment of Body Systems
7. Evidence-Based General Survey Including Assessment of Vital Signs
8. Evidence-Based Assessment of Body Habitus, Body Mass Index, and Nutrition
9. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
10. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Vascular System
11. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lungs and Respiratory System
12. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
13. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lymphatic System
14. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Head and Neck
15. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Eyes
16. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
17. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Nervous System
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,18. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
19. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Abdominal, Gastrointestinal, and Urological
Systems
Part III: Evidence-Based Physical Examination and Assessment of Sexual and Reproductive
Health
20. Evidence-Based Assessment of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
21. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Breasts and Axillae
22. Evidence-Based Assessment of The Male Genitalia, Prostate, Rectum, and Anus
23. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Female Genitourinary System
24. Evidence-Based Obstetric Assessment
Part IV: Evidence-Based Physical Examination and Assessment of Mental Health
25. Evidence-Based Assessment of Mental Health
26. Evidence-Based Assessment of Substance Use Disorder
27. Evidence-Based Assessment and Screening for Traumatic Experiences: Abuse, Neglect,
and Intimate Partner Violence
Part V: Special Topics in Evidence-Based Assessment
28. Evidence-Based Assessment for Medical Clearance
29. Evidence-Based Assessment Using Telehealth Technologies
30. Evidence-Based Health and Well-Being Assessment: Putting It All Together
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, Chapter 1. APPROACH TO EVIDENCE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH AND WELL-
BEING
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. After Completing An Initial Assessment Of A Patient, The Nurse Has Charted That His
Respirations Are Eupneic And His Pulse Is 58 Beats Per Minute. These Types Of Data Would Be:
a. Objective.
b. Reflective.
c. Subjective.
d. Introspective.
ANS: A
Objective Data Are What The Health Professional Observes By Inspecting, Percussing, Palpating, And
Auscultating During The Physical Examination. Subjective Data Is What The Person Says About Him Or
Herself During History Taking. The Terms Reflective And Introspective Are Not Used To Describe Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: Z. 2
MSC: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
2. A Patient Tells The Nurse That He Is Very Nervous, Is Nauseated, And Feels Hot. These Types Of
Data Would Be:
a. Objective.
b. Reflective.
c. Subjective.
d. Introspective.
ANS: C
Subjective Data Are What The Person Says About Him Or Herself During History Taking. Objective
Data Are What The Health Professional Observes By Inspecting, Percussing, Palpating, And
Auscultating During The Physical Examination. The Terms Reflective And Introspective Are Not
Used To Describe Data.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: Z. 2
MSC: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
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