CCRP Patient Assessment/ Questions with
Definitive Solutions
Assessment - Answer: an objective evaluation or
appraisal of an individual's health status,
including acute and chronic conditions
How does an assessment gather information? - Answer: through collection of
data, observation, and physical examination
Name Six Elements of the Assessment: - Answer: 1. Event/Medical history
2. First Patient appointment/initial Encounter
3. admission interview/Patient history
4. Cardiovascular Exam
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, 5. EKG and Cardiac Rhythm Strips
6. Body size and strength measurements
What should be included in the cardiovascular vital signs? - Answer: temperature,
pulse, and
respiration rate are standard; blood pressure should be taken in both arms and in
2 positions, upright and supine; oxygen
saturation via pulse oximetry is also
recommended, especially in patients with
history of CHF or COPD
Name examples of the strength assessment for upper extremities and lower
extremities - Answer: for upper extremities, a simple
bilateral hand grip performance may be
sufficient to know if strength is the same in
both arms; for lower extremities, a timed
up-and-go test (TUG), especially in elderly
patients, may reveal if leg strength is adequate for basic activities of daily living or
if the patient has balance issues that may benefit from some basic physical
therapy that may be helpful before proceeding with cardiac rehab
exercise training.
Name specific pain assessments that should be completed during the initial
assessment for baselines - Answer: Chest pain, leg pain, incision pain, muscle or
joint pain
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Definitive Solutions
Assessment - Answer: an objective evaluation or
appraisal of an individual's health status,
including acute and chronic conditions
How does an assessment gather information? - Answer: through collection of
data, observation, and physical examination
Name Six Elements of the Assessment: - Answer: 1. Event/Medical history
2. First Patient appointment/initial Encounter
3. admission interview/Patient history
4. Cardiovascular Exam
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, 5. EKG and Cardiac Rhythm Strips
6. Body size and strength measurements
What should be included in the cardiovascular vital signs? - Answer: temperature,
pulse, and
respiration rate are standard; blood pressure should be taken in both arms and in
2 positions, upright and supine; oxygen
saturation via pulse oximetry is also
recommended, especially in patients with
history of CHF or COPD
Name examples of the strength assessment for upper extremities and lower
extremities - Answer: for upper extremities, a simple
bilateral hand grip performance may be
sufficient to know if strength is the same in
both arms; for lower extremities, a timed
up-and-go test (TUG), especially in elderly
patients, may reveal if leg strength is adequate for basic activities of daily living or
if the patient has balance issues that may benefit from some basic physical
therapy that may be helpful before proceeding with cardiac rehab
exercise training.
Name specific pain assessments that should be completed during the initial
assessment for baselines - Answer: Chest pain, leg pain, incision pain, muscle or
joint pain
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