NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment (NURSING6410)

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (EAR, NOSE AND THROAT) 1. Inspection of ears Inspect the auricles and mastoid area for size, shape, symmetry, landmarks, color, position, and deformities or lesions. Palpate the auricles and mastoid area for tenderness, swelling, and nodules. Inspect the auditory canal with an otoscope, noting cerumen, color, lesions, discharge, or foreign bodies. Inspect the tympanic membrane for landmarks, color, co...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (EYES) 1. Measuring visual acuity Near Far Peripheral vision 2. Inspect eyebrows for Hair texture Size Extension 3. Inspect orbital area for Edema Redundant tissue or edema Lesions 4. Inspect eyelids for Ability to open and close completely Eyelash position Ptosis Fasculations or tremors Flakiness Redness Swelling Palpate for nodules 5. Pull down lower lids to inspect the following Palp...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (HEAD AND NECK) 1. Inspect head and scalp for Tilt, Tremor Size, Shape (Molding), Symmetry, Lesions, Trauma 2. Inspect facial features for Symmetry Shape Unusual features Tics Characteristic facies Pallor/Pigmentation 3. Palpate head and scalp for Symmetry, Tenderness (Sinuses) Scalp Movement Sutures, Fontanels Hair Texture, Color Distribution 4. Auscultate the temporal arteries for Thi...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (MUSCULOSKELETAL) 1. Function of the Musculoskeletal System Protects vital organs Provides storage space for minerals Produces blood cells (hematopoiesis) 2. Synovial Membrane Lines and secretes lubricating synovial fluid 3. What is an articulation? Also called a joint 4. Synovial Membrane Lines and secretes lubricating synovial fluid 5. Bursae Develop in the spaces between connectiv...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (CARDIAC ASSESSMENT) 1. Position of the heart In mediastinum Left of midline Above diaphragm Between medial/lower borders of lungs 3rd-6th ICS Also called the precordium 2. Position of heart varies with body build Tall, slender = vertical and positioned centrally Shorter = more left and horizontal 3. Factors affecting heart position - Body build - Chest configuration - Diaphragm level 4....

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT) 1. Where does the trachea split? And where can tracheal sounds be heard? T4 vertebrae the trachea splits into the left and right bronchus. Breath sounds heard at bottom cervical spine. 2. Diaphragm Moves down and pressure increases during inspiration and moves up and decreases pressure during expiration. Negative pressure during inspiration. 3. Right lobe of lungs Conta...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (MENTAL STATUS) 1. Different LOC - Level of Consciousness - Alert - Lethargic - Obtunded - Stupor or semi-coma - Coma - Delirium 2. General Survey - Physical Appearance - Age - Gender - Skin Color - Facial Features 3. General Survey - Body Structure - 4. General Survey - Mobility - 5. General Survey – Behavior - 6. General Survey - Pain - 7. Cerebrum 8. Cerebrum - ...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (PERIPHERAL VASCULAR) 1. Pulse characteristics - Contour - quick rising or falling - Amplitude - strength of pulse - Rate - Rhythm - Symmetry -lack of symmetry may be impaired circulation 2. Assessment of pulses Auscultation for bruits Inspect for distention’s at 45 degrees Inspect extremities for color, skin and nail changes Presence of hair Muscular atrophy Edema Varicose 3. Palpate extre...

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY NURSING 6410: Introduction to Health Assessment EXAM STUDY GUIDE. (HISTORY AND INTERVIEWING) 1. What are the goals of history an interviewing? - Lead pt. to maximum wellness - Discover info leading to diagnosis and management - Provide information about diagnosis - Share info with health care management - Education and prevention 2. Privileged Communication Protects physicians, APNs or dentists from disclosing information against a patient on trial 3. Pitfa...