Into to Health Assessment Flashcards
What are the four types of knowledge needed to build a professional nurse who uses clinical judgement?
Theoretical knowledge, Practical knowledge, Self-knowledge, Ethical knowledge
These types of knowledge are essential for effective nursing practice.
What is the primary goal of the skilled interviewer in health assessment?
To gather complete and accurate data about the person’s health status
This includes establishing trust and teaching about health.
List the internal factors that enhance therapeutic communication.
- Liking Others
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Self Awareness
These factors contribute to effective communication with patients.
What are the external factors that affect therapeutic communication?
- Privacy
- Uninterrupted environment
- Comfortable physical setting
A conducive environment is critical for effective communication.
What are the two types of interview questions?
- Open ended Questions
- Closed/Direct Questions
Open-ended questions elicit narrative responses, while closed questions seek specific information.
What are barriers to therapeutic communication?
- Asking too many questions
- Changing the subject inappropriately
- Providing false reassurance
- Stereotyping
These barriers can hinder effective communication and rapport.
What are the nonverbal skills important in the interview process?
- Physical appearance
- Posture
- Gestures
- Facial expression
- Eye contact
- Voice
- Touch
Nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in conveying empathy and understanding.
What does ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
ADPIE is a systematic approach to nursing practice.
Differentiate between subjective and objective data.
- Subjective: what the patient says (symptoms)
- Objective: what professionals observe (signs)
Understanding the difference is vital for accurate health assessment.
What is the focus of a nursing assessment compared to a medical assessment?
Nursing assessment focuses on the patient’s response to health problems, while medical assessment focuses on diagnosing disease
This distinction is crucial for patient-centered care.
What are the four steps in health assessment?
- Nursing Health History
- Physical Examination
- Clinical reasoning
- Documenting/communicating findings
These steps help in gathering and processing patient information.
What information is typically included in a nursing health history?
- Biographical data
- Chief complaint
- History of present illness
- Past health history
- Family health history
- Social history
Collecting this information helps to understand the patient’s health context.
What does the acronym HPI stand for in health assessment?
History of Present Illness
HPI includes symptom analysis and is essential for understanding current health issues.
What types of information can be found in a family health history?
- Age and health of relatives
- Cause of death of relatives
- Family history of conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes)
A family health history can identify genetic predispositions to certain diseases.
Fill in the blank: Complementary and alternative modalities include _______.
Biologically based therapies, Mind-body medicine, Alternative medical systems, Energy therapies, Manipulative and body-based methods
These modalities can be part of holistic patient care.
