Ch. 47 Data Collection And Client Care

Question 0

Auscultation

Answer 0

Listening for sounds from within the body using a stethoscope or an ultrasound blood flow detector

Question 1

Palpation

Answer 1

Feeling body tissues or parts with hands or fingers

Question 2

Inspection

Answer 2

Careful, close and detailed visual examination of the body

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

Watching for general characteristics or factors that do not require closer scrutiny or the use of measurement aids

Question 4

Percussion

Answer 4

Tapping or striking fingers against the body

Question 5

Biopsy

Answer 5

Helps determine the presence of cancer or other disorders

Question 6

Endoscopy

Answer 6

Helps determine a clients digestive or respiratory structure and function

Question 7

Lumbar puncture

Spinal tap

Answer 7

Helps determine the status of the clients nervous system

Question 8

X-ray examination

Answer 8

Helps determine fractures and other pathology

Question 9

Treadmill stress test

Answer 9

Helps evaluate a clients cardiovascular status

Question 10

Evidence of disease that can be seen or measured such as a rash or swelling is called?

Answer 10

Signs

Question 11

Subject evidence (data) only the client knows and can report

Answer 11

Symptoms

Question 12

Infection

Answer 12

The invasion of cells tissues or organs by pathogens

Question 13

Serous exudate

Serum

Answer 13

Involves clear drainage from a wound

Question 14

Purulent

Answer 14

Contains pus caused by the presence of bacteria

Question 15

Endoscopy

Answer 15

A long slender flexible tube with a fiberoptic scope

Helps to Determine a clients digestive or respiratory structure and function

Question 16

What instrument is used to examine the esophagus?

Answer 16

Esophagoscope

Question 17

What instrument is used to examine the stomach?

Answer 17

Gastroscopy

Question 18

What instrument is used to examine the large intestine?

Answer 18

Colonoscopy

Question 19

What instrument is used to examine the rectum?

Answer 19

Sigmoidoscopy

Question 20

What is a bronchial scope is used to examine?

Answer 20

The trachea, bronchi, and lungs

Question 21

Disease

Answer 21

A definite pathologic process

Question 22

Suppuration

Answer 22

The formation of pus

Question 23

Wound sinus

Answer 23

A canal or passage leading to an abscess

Question 24

Nursing diagnosis

Answer 24

Focuses on the person and his or her needs in response to the disease rather than the disease itself

Question 25

What disease develops suddenly and runs it’s course in days or weeks?

Answer 25

An acute disease

Question 26

Chronic disease

Answer 26

May continue four months years or life

Question 27

Acuity

Answer 27

A disorder level of severity

Question 28

Primary disease

Answer 28

Occurs independently (by itself)

Question 29

secondary disease

Answer 29

Directly results from or depends on another disease

Question 30

Cholecystitis

Answer 30

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 31

Who determines the medical diagnosis in a healthcare facility?

Answer 31

A physician

Question 32

Vitamins, herbs, acupuncture, or homeopathic remedies are all examples of?

Answer 32

(CAM) complementary and alternative medicine

Question 33

What are the different stages of complications that may occur in a client?

Answer 33

Early, continuing, late, or terminal stages may occur

Question 34

What is the importance of laboratory test?

Answer 34

To assure patient safety and reduce medical error

Question 35

What instrument is used to examine the abdomen

Answer 35

Laparoscope

Question 36

What instrument is used to examine the joint

Answer 36

Arthroscope