Nursing 313 Test 1 questions with correct answers
Assessment Correct Answer-systematically collecting data where
registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's
health and or situation
Health assessment process Correct Answer-nurse incorporates the
patient's knowledge, motivation, support systems, coping ability, and
preferences to develop a plan of care to better the patient to maximize
health
Components of a health assessment Correct Answer-1. Health history
2. Physical examination
3. Documentation of data
Subjective data Correct Answer-things a person tells you about that you
cannot observe through your senses; symptoms. the patient tells you
what's wrong or you collect it from health history
Objective data Correct Answer-information that is seen for yourself and
collected by you (the nurse)
Comprehensive assessment Correct Answer-takes place in a primary
care, admission to hospital, or long term care facility. involves a detailed
history and physical examination performed at the onset of care
,Problem based/focus assessment Correct Answer-Takes place at a walk
in clinic or emergency department that involves a history and
examination that are limited to a specific problem or complaint
episodic/follow-up assessment Correct Answer-usually done when the
patient is following up with a health care provider for a previously stated
problem
Shift assessment Correct Answer-nurses conduct assessment each shift
to make identifying changes to a patient's condition easier and also can
allow nurses to determine the changes in patient's care
screening assessment/examination Correct Answer-short examination
focused on disease detection. (BP, glucose screening, etc)
Purposes for obtaining a written medical record Correct Answer--
prevents the patient from having to explain same information to another
health care provider
-includes information about the patient such as med allergies and past
disease/surgeries
health promotion Correct Answer-the process of motivating the patient
to increase their well being and actualize health potential
health protection Correct Answer-the process of motivating the patient
to prevent illness, detecting it early, getting require vaccinations, and
maintain function
, primary prevention Correct Answer-preventing a sides before it starts by
living healthy lifestyle or receiving vacs
secondary prevention Correct Answer-early detection of disease (self
exams or screenings)
tertiary prevention Correct Answer-minimizing the disability from acute
or chronic disease. living and managing your disease well in order to
maximize health
motivations for learning health assessment Correct Answer--better
quality of life
-better patient center plan of care
-more experience for nurses
purpose of a health history Correct Answer-To obtain subjective data
from patients so the nurse and patient can create a plan to promote
health, prevent disease, resolve acute health problems and minimize
limitations related to chronic health problems
comprehensive health history Correct Answer-may be performed during
a hospital admission with an initial clinic or home visit or when the
patient's reason for seeking care is for the relief of generalized symptoms
such as weight loss or fatigue.
Assessment Correct Answer-systematically collecting data where
registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's
health and or situation
Health assessment process Correct Answer-nurse incorporates the
patient's knowledge, motivation, support systems, coping ability, and
preferences to develop a plan of care to better the patient to maximize
health
Components of a health assessment Correct Answer-1. Health history
2. Physical examination
3. Documentation of data
Subjective data Correct Answer-things a person tells you about that you
cannot observe through your senses; symptoms. the patient tells you
what's wrong or you collect it from health history
Objective data Correct Answer-information that is seen for yourself and
collected by you (the nurse)
Comprehensive assessment Correct Answer-takes place in a primary
care, admission to hospital, or long term care facility. involves a detailed
history and physical examination performed at the onset of care
,Problem based/focus assessment Correct Answer-Takes place at a walk
in clinic or emergency department that involves a history and
examination that are limited to a specific problem or complaint
episodic/follow-up assessment Correct Answer-usually done when the
patient is following up with a health care provider for a previously stated
problem
Shift assessment Correct Answer-nurses conduct assessment each shift
to make identifying changes to a patient's condition easier and also can
allow nurses to determine the changes in patient's care
screening assessment/examination Correct Answer-short examination
focused on disease detection. (BP, glucose screening, etc)
Purposes for obtaining a written medical record Correct Answer--
prevents the patient from having to explain same information to another
health care provider
-includes information about the patient such as med allergies and past
disease/surgeries
health promotion Correct Answer-the process of motivating the patient
to increase their well being and actualize health potential
health protection Correct Answer-the process of motivating the patient
to prevent illness, detecting it early, getting require vaccinations, and
maintain function
, primary prevention Correct Answer-preventing a sides before it starts by
living healthy lifestyle or receiving vacs
secondary prevention Correct Answer-early detection of disease (self
exams or screenings)
tertiary prevention Correct Answer-minimizing the disability from acute
or chronic disease. living and managing your disease well in order to
maximize health
motivations for learning health assessment Correct Answer--better
quality of life
-better patient center plan of care
-more experience for nurses
purpose of a health history Correct Answer-To obtain subjective data
from patients so the nurse and patient can create a plan to promote
health, prevent disease, resolve acute health problems and minimize
limitations related to chronic health problems
comprehensive health history Correct Answer-may be performed during
a hospital admission with an initial clinic or home visit or when the
patient's reason for seeking care is for the relief of generalized symptoms
such as weight loss or fatigue.
