Jarvis Physical Assessment Chapters 1-5, 8-10 (Exam 1)

Jarvis Physical Assessment Chapters 1-5, 8-10
(Exam 1)

Nursing Process ......ANSWER......1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation


Diagnostic Reasoning ......ANSWER......The process of analyzing data and
drawing conclusions to identify diagnoses


Clinical Reasoning Models ......ANSWER......1. Diagnostic Reasoning
2. Nursing Process
3. Critical Thinking


Order of assessment ......ANSWER......1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Percussion
4. Auscultation




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, Assessment of Pain ......ANSWER......PQRSTU


P- provocative or palliative
Q- quality or quantity
R- region or radiation
S- severity scale 1-10
T- timing or onset
U- understanding patients perception of problem


Main Components of Mental Evaluation ......ANSWER......ABCT


A- Appearance
B- Behavior
C- Cognition
T- Thought Process


Cultural Competence ......ANSWER......- Understand heritage-based
values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices


-Identify meaning of "Health" to patient


- Acquire knowledge of social backgrounds


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