Exam 1 Flashcards
subjective data
health history, in pt words
objective data
physical assessment, lab results, pt record
what is the client’s database?
sub and obj data, nursing diagnosis, problem list
nursing diagnosis
clinical judgment about pt response to problems, which are addressed through nursing interventions
problem list
priorities
biomedical model
absence of disease, health to disease continuum, physicians focus, assess s/s, medical diagnosis
holistic health
nursing approach of mind body and spirit
complete assessment
total health database, complete health history, full physical exam, on admission
episodic assessment (or problem centered)
used in all settings for focused assessment in regards to problems at hand
follow-up assessment
re-assessment of the problems
emergency assessment
rapid, same time as life sustaining measures: ABCD
validate data as reliable or accurate
ask sig. other, check history
first-level priority
immediate, ABCs and vital signs
Second-level priority
immediate after first level, mental status change, acute pain, untreated medical problems, abnormal lab values
third-level priority
health problems related to lack of knowledge, activity, rest, or family coping
results of successful interview
obtain description and chronology of symptoms, establish rapport and trust, teach the pt about health state and problems, build rapport for future, begin teaching for health promotion and prevention
how to establish a contract during interview
time and place for physical to follow, introduce self and role, explain purpose of interview, length it will take, expectation of participation, ask permission for others to be in for interview, explain confidentiality, and any costs
empathy
recognizing a feeling and putting it into words, permits expression from pt/ family
physical environment for interview
quiet, private, well-lit setting, pt comfort
challenges of note taking
breaks eye contact, shifts attention, interrupts pt flow, can’t see pt nonverbal, inhibits pt from sensitive topics
what can we do to facilitate the interview process?
be familiar with tool for the history, minimize notes, write when there is a pause
communication techniques
facilitation, silence, reflection, clarification, conformation, summary
facilitation
encourages pt to continue “please go on”
silence
helps pt continue talking and organize thoughts