Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
4 types of nursing assessment
A
Initial comprehensive assessment
Ongoing or partial
Focused or problem oriented
Emergency assessment
2
Q
Data collection
A
Subjective and objective data
3
Q
Subjective data
A
Symptom
What the patient tells you
4
Q
Objective data
A
Sign- evidence
What you see
5
Q
How to ID the problem with a patient
A
History -70%
Physical - 15-20%
Diagnostic tests - 10-15%
6
Q
Steps in evaluating a new patient
A
Chief complaint
Physical exam
Psych evaluation
Provide a translator
Ensure the healthcare provider has ordered the right tests
7
Q
Physical exam will include
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Stature/gait/mobility
Over all health status
Adl
Hygiene and grooming
Signs and skin break down
Breath body oder
Overall mood and psych
Vital signs
Hight and weight
Review of system
