NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment, – UPDATED Questions with
100% Verified Answers
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
NU 136
NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
Q1 initial assessment
A gathering of baseline data, done at admission in all care settings includes: -patient history
-demographic data -health history -psychosocial data
Q2 purpose of patient assessment (5)
A - Check health status and body function - Identify or confirm problems - Monitor response to
treatment - Decide if more testing is needed - Help create an accurate, individualized care
plan
Q3 assessment
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,NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A a continuous process of determining a patient's condition and progress
Q4 psychosocial assessment
A A comprehensive document which looks at the client as a whole person (not as a set of
symptoms) and holistically combines the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, behavioral,
and social dimensions.
Q5 psychosocial and cultural assessment includes
A daily life, emotions, responsibilities, family stress, cultural assessment, values, etc
Q6 assumptions
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,NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A Use respectful, open ended questions and avoid __________
Q7 prioritization
A When identifying patient needs, follow ABCs and Maslow s hierarchy: airway, breathing,
circulation, then safety, etc.
Q8 JP drains must remain _________ to provide continuous suction.
A compressed
Q9 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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, NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A Use ________ ________ _____ _________ to prioritize nursing care. Start with life-threatening needs
first.
Q10 Holistic Approach
A Looks at the whole person, not just physical symptoms. Includes: Physical health, emotional
state, cultural values and beliefs, social and family support, spiritual needs, builds trust and
supports individualized care, helps identify underlying issues affecting health
Q11 Always assess these 4 things:
A - observe their general appearance and behavior - ask questions to gather information and
symptoms - measure vital signs and body functions - signs of sexual/physical/emotional
abuse/neglect
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NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment, – UPDATED Questions with
100% Verified Answers
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
NU 136
NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
Q1 initial assessment
A gathering of baseline data, done at admission in all care settings includes: -patient history
-demographic data -health history -psychosocial data
Q2 purpose of patient assessment (5)
A - Check health status and body function - Identify or confirm problems - Monitor response to
treatment - Decide if more testing is needed - Help create an accurate, individualized care
plan
Q3 assessment
Page 1
,NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A a continuous process of determining a patient's condition and progress
Q4 psychosocial assessment
A A comprehensive document which looks at the client as a whole person (not as a set of
symptoms) and holistically combines the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, behavioral,
and social dimensions.
Q5 psychosocial and cultural assessment includes
A daily life, emotions, responsibilities, family stress, cultural assessment, values, etc
Q6 assumptions
Page 2
,NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A Use respectful, open ended questions and avoid __________
Q7 prioritization
A When identifying patient needs, follow ABCs and Maslow s hierarchy: airway, breathing,
circulation, then safety, etc.
Q8 JP drains must remain _________ to provide continuous suction.
A compressed
Q9 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Page 3
, NU 136 EXAM 2 - Health Assessment,
A Use ________ ________ _____ _________ to prioritize nursing care. Start with life-threatening needs
first.
Q10 Holistic Approach
A Looks at the whole person, not just physical symptoms. Includes: Physical health, emotional
state, cultural values and beliefs, social and family support, spiritual needs, builds trust and
supports individualized care, helps identify underlying issues affecting health
Q11 Always assess these 4 things:
A - observe their general appearance and behavior - ask questions to gather information and
symptoms - measure vital signs and body functions - signs of sexual/physical/emotional
abuse/neglect
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