Types of assessments

Question 1

Initial/baseline:

Answer 1

first time evaluating patient either for admission or during your initial encounter

Question 2

Focused:

Answer 2

assessment of only a focused area or areas relating to presenting problem

Question 3

Emergency:

Answer 3

assessing ABC’s (airway, breathing,, circulation) in emergency situations to assess for cause of presenting urgent problem

Question 4

Ongoing/Reassessment:

Answer 4

reassessment patient after time or event has passed to compare to baseline assessment