periop assessment/pt education

Question 1

physiological assessment components

Answer 1

age, skin, mobility, diagnostic studies, VS, sensory, heart/lung, renal, allergies, meds, implants, prosthetics, external fixators, special assessment needs

Question 2

psychosocial assessment components

Answer 2

• Maslow
• sx perception, expectation of care, coping, knowledge levels, ability to understand, philosophical/religious/cultural practices

Question 3

5 levels of Maslow Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 3

• biological
• safety and security (emotional support)
• love and social belonging (trust)
• ego/self esteem
• self actualization

Question 4

2 factors that affect a pt’s readiness to learn

Answer 4

• level of comfort

- ability to understand