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What term describes the characteristics of patient data gathered during an assessment?
What term describes the characteristics of patient data gathered during an assessment?
Purposeful, Prioritized, Complete, Systematic, Factual & Accurate, Recorded in a standard manner
What type of assessment has the nurse performed when assessing a newborn with jaundice?
What type of assessment has the nurse performed when assessing a newborn with jaundice?
Which statements best explain the primary reasons a nursing assessment is performed? (Select all that apply)
Which statements best explain the primary reasons a nursing assessment is performed? (Select all that apply)
What action is appropriate when observing reddened areas over bony prominences during a bath?
What action is appropriate when observing reddened areas over bony prominences during a bath?
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What is the best reply from the instructor when a student nurse asks how to learn all the questions needed for a good baseline data?
What is the best reply from the instructor when a student nurse asks how to learn all the questions needed for a good baseline data?
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Which patient conditions are examples of subjective data? (Select all that apply)
Which patient conditions are examples of subjective data? (Select all that apply)
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What should the nurse do if the patient's wife is present during nursing history?
What should the nurse do if the patient's wife is present during nursing history?
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Study Notes
ADPIE Nursing Assessment
- Characteristics of effective patient data collection:
- Purposeful: Nurse identifies the objective of the nursing assessment to gather relevant data.
- Prioritized: Important information is collected first.
- Complete: Comprehensive data collection to understand health issues and facilitate care plan development.
- Systematic: Data is collected in an organized manner.
- Factual & Accurate: Verification of information reliability is essential.
- Recorded in a Standard Manner: Adherence to agency policies ensures consistent data accessibility.
Assessment Types
- Quick Priority Assessment: A focused assessment like observing a newborn's jaundice and requesting bilirubin testing.
Importance of Nursing Assessment
- Statements highlighting nursing assessment purposes:
- Individualized care based on patient strengths.
- Ensuring consistency and accuracy of collected data.
- Identifying necessary nursing care based on health status.
Response to Initial Assessments
- Discovery of skin integrity issues necessitates a focused assessment of skin condition.
Learning Nursing Assessments
- A good approach to mastering nursing history:
- Integrate basic questions into routine practice, then tailor them to each unique patient's situation.
Subjective Data Examples
- Situations revealing subjective patient data:
- Patient reports feeling nauseous.
- Patient expresses nervousness about test results.
- Patient complains of an itchy rash.
- Patient rates pain as a 7 on a scale of 10.
Interacting with Patients and Family
- Upon entering a patient’s room, the nurse's appropriate response includes introducing oneself and inquiring if the wife wishes to stay.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the ADPIE framework through NCLEX-style flashcards. This quiz focuses on patient assessment and critical thinking in nursing scenarios, specifically for geriatric patients. Sharpen your skills in identifying key patient data for effective care.
