assessment Flashcards
1
Q
The systematic, continuous collection,
organization, validation, and documentation of
data.
A
ASSESSMENT
2
Q
symptoms, no one else can offer
this.
A
Subjective Data
3
Q
signs, measurable and observable data from the nurse
A
Objective data
4
Q
the best source of data
information
A
Primary –
5
Q
this source of data are support people such as family,
friends and others. They can verify
A
Secondary
6
Q
to establish a complete database for
problem identification, reference, and future
comparison
A
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
7
Q
to determine the status of a specific
problem identified in an earlier assessment
A
PROBLEM-FOCUSED ASSESSMENT
8
Q
to identify life-threatening problems,
identify new or overlooked problems
A
EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT
9
Q
To compare the client’s current status to
baseline data
A
TIME-LAPSED ASSESSMENT
