CHAPTER ONE HEALTH ASSESSMENT Flashcards
1
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Define Subjective data
A
Information provided by the affected individual
2
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Define Objective data
A
Information gathered by health care provider, including observations, inspecting, palpitations and more during the physical examination
3
Q
Define a healthcare database
A
This is the totality of the information on the patient, including objective and subjective data, medical records and laboratory results
4
Q
What is the purpose of an assessment?
A
To make a diagnosis
5
Q
Define Diagnostic reasoning
A
Process of analyzing health data and coming up with conclusions
