Chapter 14: Assessing

Question 1

4 types of nursing assessments

Answer 1

1. initial
2. focused
3. Emergency
4. Time-lapsed

Question 2

5 targets of nursing history

Answer 2

1. health status
2. strengths
3. health problems
4. health risks
5. need for nursing care

Question 3

PCAM (3)

Answer 3

1. Health and well being
2. social env.
3. health lit. and communication skills

Question 4

Goals of Observation

Answer 4

1. determine patients current responses (physical and emotional)
2. Determine patients ability manage care
3. what are the factors in the immediate environment
4. factors relevant to the larger environment