Assess/Interview Flashcards
Comprehensive assessment is what?
structured
what is a focused assessment?
problem oriented
what is a database?
all info about the patient
what is the goal of assessing?
to establish a database
Steps of assessing in order?
collect, organize, validate, document
Primary comes from whom?
the patient
secondary comes from whom?
from family, labs; must be validated
what type of questions are best?
open ended
how should seating between nurse and patient be?
equal status
what is an appropriate distance?
2-3 feet
what is appropriate language?
use common terms, not medical jargon
what should be established in the opening?
confidentiality
what 2 types of physical exam are there?
head to toe and systems
steps of physical exam for abdominal in order?
inspect, auscultate, percussion, and palpation
palpation should be light or deep?
light