CH 1 Evidence-Based Assessment

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

collection of data (findings) to assess patients state of health

Question 2

Subjective

Answer 2

how the patient views their own condition (‘unmeasurable’)

Question 3

Objective

Answer 3

information collected during assessment process (‘measurable’)

Question 4

Database

Answer 4

entire patient’s findings

Question 5

Diagnostic Reasoning

Answer 5

‘Nursing Gut’/ analyze all data and formulate conclusion to identify diagnosis

Question 6

Identify Immediate Priorites

Answer 6

First (highest) - URGENT
Ex. ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation)

Second - requires attention as to not become first
Ex. mental status change b/c of low ox levels

Third - important to address but not as urgent
(does not require life-saving measures at the time)
Ex. dementia

Question 7

4 Types of Patient Data

Answer 7

Complete Database (complete health history and full PE)
Focused Database (history and PE targeted towards specific concern)
Follow-up (check status of known issues and verify changes)
Emergency (URGENT/collection of data in-line with necessary life-saving measures)