Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Assessment

Question 1

Subjective Data

Answer 1

This is what the patient says about him/herself during the interview. Symptoms.

Ex: headache, chills, nausea, etc.

Question 2

Objective Data

Answer 2

This is what you as the nurse observe when inspecting the patient via percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical exam.

Ex: Lump felt in breast, swollen lymph nodes, crackling sounds in lungs.

Question 3

Hypothetico-Deductive Model

Answer 3

Attend to cues
Formulate diagnostic hypotheses
Gather data relevant
Evaluate with ongoing data collection

Question 4

Nursing Process

Answer 4

Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation

Question 5

First Level Priority

Answer 5

Emergent, life-threatening, and immediate

Ex: ABCs

Question 6

Second Level Priority

Answer 6

Requires attention to avoid further deterioration

Ex: Electrolyte levels

Question 7

Third Level Priority

Answer 7

Important to the patient’s health but can be addressed after more urgent problems are addressed

Ex: Preventative screenings, lifestyle adjustments

Question 8

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Answer 8

Integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, clinical knowledge, and patient values and preferences

Question 9

Holistic Model Assessment

Answer 9

Incorporation of impact of external and interpersonal environment on one’s mind and body

Ex: cura personalis…we care for the whole person

Question 10

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Answer 10

Link between health and personal behavior; prevention achieved through counseling from providers…patient education!

Question 11

Culture and Genetics

Answer 11

Awareness of the emerging minority and the different cultural approaches to care