Introduction to Health Assessment Flashcards

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define primary prevention

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strategies aimed at preventing health concerns

e.g. immunizations, health teaching, safety precautions

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define secondary prevention

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involves the early diagnosis of health issues and prompt treatment to prevent complications

e.g. pap smears, TB skin tests, vision screenings

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define tertiary prevention

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focuses on preventing complications of an existing disease and promoting health to the highest level

e.g. inhalers for lung disease, diet education for diabetics

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define primordial prevention

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care that focuses on preventing illness or harm, including addressing risk factors early

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define quaternary prevention

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care that mitigates the harms of illness

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define subjective data

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data provided by the patient about their signs/symptoms

e.g. “My head hurts”

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define objective data

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measurable data that the nurse assesses or collects

e.g. rigidity in abdomen, BP 120/80

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define health assessment

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data (subjective and objective) collected via general survey + health history (including review of systems) + physical examination

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define general survey

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a general lookover with judgement of outward appearance and presentation, also noting behaviour and mannerisms

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define health history

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a report of past and present health conditions of the person and their immediate family, personal/social history and other relevant information (medications, allergies, etc)

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define review of systems

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a thorough health history assessment of each bodily system

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define physical examination

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hands-on process of obtaining data from a patient

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what are the phases of the nursing process?

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  1. assessment
  2. analysis/diagnosis
  3. outcome identification
  4. planning
  5. implementation
  6. evaluation
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define functional assessment

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focuses on functional patterns that all humans share (nutrition, sleep, exercise, sexuality, values, stress)

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define head to toe examination

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a physical examination in efficient manner examining body systems from head to toe

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define urgent assessment

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health assessments performed in life-threatening or unstable situations; uses ABCDE criteria which is not as thorough but efficient

e.g. used in ER’s

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define focused assessment

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type of health assessment based on patient’s presenting concerns; takes a narrower scope than a comprehensive but takes a deeper dive into specific areas/systems

18
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define comprehensive assessment

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type of health assessment that involves a complete health history and physical examination

e.g. done in outpatient clinics for general check ups

19
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T or F: nonverbal communication skills with a patient are equally important as verbal communication

19
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what are the phases of the interview process with a patient?

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  1. preinteraction phase
  2. beginning phase
  3. working phase
  4. closing phase
20
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what occurs during the pre-interaction phase of the interview?

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collection of data from pt health record if available

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what occurs during the beginning phase of the interview?

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  • introduce yourself
  • NOD
  • asking permission
  • start to build rapport
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what occurs during the working phase of the interview?

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  • collection of subjective data via interview
  • examination to get objective data
  • documentation
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what occurs during the closing phase of the interview?

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  • summarize important points
  • provide next steps