Lezgaw Flashcards
A collection of data about an individual’s health
Health Assessment
A head to toe review of each body system that offers objective information about the client and allows the health care provider to make clinical judgements
Physical Examination
A comprehensive health assessment encompasses the dimensions of a person:
Physical
Psychological
Social
Spiritual
To make a clinical judgment or diagnosis about the individual’s health state or condition.
To obtain baseline data about the client’s functional abilities.
Purpose of Health Assessment
For routine screening to determine the client’s eligibility for health insurance.
For acquiring a new job
For client’s admission to the hospital.
Purpose of Physical Examination
Assessing using the sense of sight
Inspection
Examining the body using the sense of touch
Palpation
Use the _ of the fingers to perform palpation
Flat pads
Tapping body parts to produce sound
Percussion
Listening to body sounds with the use of stethoscope
Auscultation
Back lying position with knees flexed and hips externally rotated
Dorsal Recumbent
Back lying position with or without a pillow
Dorsal/Supine
Back unsupported and legs hanging freely
Sitting or seated position
Head of bed is elevated 15-45 degrees angle
Semi-Fowler’s position
Head of bed at 80-90 degrees angle
High Fowler’s position