WK 1 Health Assessment Flashcards
Cheif Complaint, Review of systems, Past Medical History, Past Surgical History, Social History, Functional ability are all what?
Health History
In a Health Assessment, health history what is the Keyword of discussion. Is the health history Subjective or Objective
Symptoms (what the paitent feels / communicates)
Subjective
components of a Health Assessment
Health History, Physical Examination, Documentation of Data
The ____ is usally a chronological description of the progress of the paitents present illness from the first sign and symptom to the present
HPI. History of Present Illness
Key Points: Systematic method, Data collected focuses on clients health compared with norms
HPI History of Present Illness
A digital version of a chart with patient information stored in a computer
EMR electronic medical record
4 techniques for physical examination
Inspection, Palpatation, Percussion, Ausculation
______ targets both the clinical and outcome stages of a disease. It is implemented in symptomatic patients and aims to reduce the severity of the disease as well as any associated sequelae
Tertiary prevention
condition which is the consequence of a previous disease or injury
Sequelae
This type of Technique for a Physical Assessment includes posture and smells
Inspection
Previous history, Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Alieviating / Aggravating Factors, Radation, Timing, Severity / Self - Treatment are all factors to what?
Parts of the History of Present Illness
Which is part of the (Health History)
In the 2nd part of the Health Assessment, Physical Examination what is the Keyword to this process? Is the process Subjective or Objective
Signs (Clinical Findings)
Objective
The bimanual technique for Palpatation places hands on which sides of an organ ir mass
Anterior and posterior
A digital record of health information
EHR Electronic Health Record
screening to identify diseases in the earliest. stages, before the onset of signs and symptoms, through measures such. as mammography and regular blood pressure testing.
Secondary Prevention
POLDCARTS
(Health History) Previous History of Illness
Onset
Location
Duration
Character
Alleviating/ Aggravating symptoms
Related symptoms
Timing
Severity
Intervening before health effects occur, through. measures such as vaccinations, altering risky behaviors (poor eating. habits, tobacco use), and banning substances known to be associated. with a disease or health condition.8,9
Primary Prevention
This technique uses hands to feel for texture, size, shape, consistency, location and Id painful areas
Palpation
Palpation: palmar surface of fingers and finger pads are more sensitive than finger tips True or False
True
Which side of the hand is better for assessing temperature
Dorsal
This technique is used to evaluate size, boarders, and consistency of internal organs, Determine Tenderness, Determine Extent of fluid in the body
Percussion
Which part of th3 hand is mos4 sensitive to vibration?
Ulnar surface of hand to 5th finger
The act of listening to the sounds of the body is called
Auscultation
Percussion Tones
Loud, high pitched sound heard over the abdomen
Tympanny
Percussion sound: is heard over the liver
Dullness
Depth of light and deep palpation
1cm and 4cm
4 sound characteristics of Auscultation
Intensidad, Pitch, Duration, Quality
Percussion sound: Heard over normal lung tissue
Resonance
This Chart for Farsightedness is placed 20ft away. Provides an Acuity Number
Snellen Chart
In-Direct Percussion the tip of the middle finger _____ the nurse strikes the interphalangeal joint , or just distal to joint that lies against clients skin
The plexor
What do the 2 numbers at the top of a Snellen Chart Represent?
Top: Distance from chart
Bottom: Distance normal person should be able to see
Percussion sound: is heard in over inflated lungs, as in emphysema
HyperResonance
Percussion sound: is heard over bones and muscles
Flatness
This instrument to inspect the internal structures of the eye consists of a series of lenses, mirrors, and light aperture
Ophthalmoscope
Earpeices, Binauruals, Tubing, and Head consisting of a Diaphragm and Bell make up this instrument used for Auscultation
Stethoscope
____ uses ultrasonic waves to detect and amplify hard to hear vascular sounds like Fetal Heart Tones and Peripheral Pulses
Doppler
The Green then Red Lines on the Snellen Chart serve what purpose?
Color and field perception
This instrument used to inspect the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane consist of: Magnifying Lens, Light Source, Speculum instered into the Auditroy Canal
Otoscope
The Nasal Speculum comes in 2 Varities:
1. Simple Nasal Speculum which with a pen light inspects the lowe4 and middle turbinates of the nose.
- Broad-tipped, cone-shaped device that is placed on th3 end of a _____
Otoscope
This instrument has 2 purposes: Auditory Screening and Assessment of Vibrations
Tuning Fork
When using a Doppler to hear Vascular sounds, Coupling Gel is applied to skin and then _____ is slid over the skin until blood flow is heard in ear peices
Transducer