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Decks in this class (32)

Words and phrases to know Exam 1
Orthostatic,
Systolic,
Palpate
20  cards
Practice Questions
The nurse is performing blunt per...,
The nurse demonstrates understand...,
Which concept is defined an ever ...
34  cards
Notes from textbook reading
Adpie,
Types of health assessment,
Steps of health assessment
29  cards
Concepts
Health,
Communication,
Documentation terminology
15  cards
The health assessment process
Holistic assessment,
How does the nurse perform a holi...,
What is the first step in the nur...
17  cards
Peds and Geriatric
Collecting objective and subjecti...,
Interviewing peds,
Be aware of growth and development
5  cards
assessment of mental status
Mental status,
What is included in mental status,
What do you assess in cognitive a...
17  cards
COLDSPA
C,
O,
L
7  cards
The Physical Exam
Objective data,
Exam setting,
Preparation for physical exam
21  cards
General Survey
Overall impression,
Physical appearance includes,
Behavior includes
35  cards
assessing nutritional status
Nutritional foundation,
Different aspects of nutrition,
Overhydration
6  cards
head and neck assessment
Anatomy of the head,
Cranial bones,
Sutures
36  cards
assessing skin, hair, and nails
Skin basics,
Four layers of epidermis,
Dermis contains
68  cards
Ch. 19 Thorax and lungs assessment
1  cards
Ch. 21 heart and neck vessels
1  cards
CH. 16 Assessing the Eyes
Chapter 16
72  cards
Ch. 17 Assessing the Ears
External ear structures,
Pinna,
External auditory canal
38  cards
Ch. 18 Mouth, Throat, Nose, Sinuses
The nurse percussing an adult cli...,
A nurse is assessing a client who...,
A client comes to the clinic conc...
55  cards
ch. 20 Breast Assessment
Subjective data collection,
Breast function,
Breast anatomy
45  cards
Ch. 22 Assessing the Peripheral Vascular System
Arteries,
Arterial pulse,
Peripheral arteries
44  cards
Words to Know Exam 2
Submandibular glands,
Tonsil grading,
Keisselback
16  cards
Practice Questions Exam 2
What is the difference between co...,
The nurse percussing an adult cli...,
A nurse is assessing a client who...
19  cards
Cranial Nerves
I olfactory,
Ii optic,
Iii oculomotor
16  cards
Assessing the Abdomen
Abdomen anatomy,
Four quadrants,
Abdominal wall muscles three layers
45  cards
Genitourinary Assessment
Males,
When does puberty begin for males,
Prostate gland
37  cards
IPV
Different forms,
Does not matter,
Definition
10  cards
Neurological Assessment
The brain,
What does the frontal lobe control,
What does the parietal lobe control
69  cards
Musculoskeletal System Assessment
0  cards
Assessing Pain
0  cards
Exam 3 Signs and tests
0  cards
Practice Questions Exam 3
0  cards
Words to Know Exam 3
Nursing process,
Elimination,
Physical symptoms of ipv
17  cards

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