Week 11 - assessment of hospitalized adult

Question 1

Shift assessment

Answer 1

performed at the beginning of the shift and includes an abbreviated examination, with emphasis on risk areas, such as auscultation of lungs and abdomen and assessment of circulation and level of consciousness.

Question 2

Focused assessment

Answer 2

concentrates on assessing for anticipated problems that can result from hospitalization, such as pneumonia, skin breakdown, falls, or infections, as well as those specific to the patient’s problems, such as surgery, trauma, or specific medical condition.

Question 3

comprehensive assessment

Answer 3

more detailed and complete than shift and focused assessments.

Question 4

the five rights of delegation

Answer 4

(1) the right task, (2) under the right circumstances, (3) to the right per- son, (4) with the right directions and communication, and (5) under the right supervision and evaluation

Question 5

The shift assessment focuses on

Answer 5

immediate needs and potential complications

Question 6

Hospitalized patient assessment includes

Answer 6

assessment of the equipment used in treatment

Question 7

braden scale

Answer 7

risk assessment for skin breakdown

Question 8

CAUTI

Answer 8

catheter associated UTI

Question 9

which of the phases of the nursing process is most foundational for delivery of care?

Answer 9

assessment

Question 10

Pain should be reassessed how often after an intervention?

Answer 10

every 30 minutes

Question 11

vital signs are routinely checked every

Answer 11

4-8 hours depending on institution policy

Question 12

The most common format for the comprehensive admitting assessment in the hospitalized adult is the

Answer 12

head-to-toe assessment