Assessments Flashcards
subjective data
SOB, pain rating,
objective data
skin condition, vital signs
Comprehensive Health Assessment
gives insight into pt’s physical status through observations, VS, self reported symptoms.
What does CHA include?
medical history, a general survey and a complete physical examination
What is COLDSPA used for?
Assessment of pain
What does COLDSPA stand for?
Character, onset, location, duration, severity, pattern, associated factors
Most effective route for obtaining temperature?
rectal
Bradycardia bpm
less than 60
tachycardia bpm
more than 100
bradypnea respirations per minute
less than 12
tachypnea respirations per minute
more than 20
BP: systolic pressure increases with ___
age
specific aspects of pain
onset and duration, location, quality of
pain (as described by patient), intensity, aggravating and alleviating factors
Pain assessment: FACES
child and patients unable to communicate
General Appearance Assessment
Well developed and in no apparent distress