Assessment of Body Function in Health and Disease Quiz

What is the purpose of auscultation in health assessment?

To examine the eyes
To assess body temperature
To measure blood pressure
To listen to heart and lung sounds (correct)

Which medical imaging technique produces cross-sectional images of specific areas without cutting the object?

Computed Tomography (correct)
Peripheral vascular examination
Audiometry
Thermometers

How should stool be collected for testing according to universal precautions?

In a wet container
In a dry, wide-mouthed container uncontaminated with urine (correct)
Unlabeled and old sample
Mixed with urine

What gives human fecal matter its normal yellowish-brown color?

Bile and bilirubin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which examination method is used to assess changes in body volumes?

Plethysmograph (B) Signup and view all the answers

What medical technique is used to form pictures of both anatomy and physiological processes of the body?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of SOAP, SOAPI, and SOAPIER charting?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan, Implementation, Evaluation, Revision (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of charting involves recording by each member of the healthcare team on separate documents?

Source-oriented charting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of computerized documentation mentioned in the text?

Reduces time taken and increases accuracy (B) Signup and view all the answers

In problem-oriented charting using PIE, what does 'E' stand for?

Evaluation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can good record keeping in nursing promote according to the text?

High standards of clinical care and continuity of care (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of charting stores and retrieves information quickly according to the text?

Computerized documentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a mental status examination in nursing?

To evaluate the patient's cognitive and behavioral functioning (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a mental status examination?

Temperature and blood pressure readings (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a mental status examination, what aspect refers to the patient's level of self-awareness?

Attitude and insight (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive function is NOT specifically mentioned as a key element in a mental status examination?

Vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does a mental status examination contribute to nursing care?

By assessing the patient's behavioral and cognitive functioning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the SOAP method stand for?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which format is similar to SOAP charting but focuses on problem-oriented entries?

PEI format (Problem, Interventions, Evaluation) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does documentation demonstrate a nurse’s accountability?

By identifying the care provider and determining responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the DAR in the narrative format for charting stand for?

Data, Action or Nursing interventions, Response of the client (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is documentation important in legal proceedings according to the text?

To demonstrate a nurse's accountability and determine responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a legislative requirement mentioned regarding records of professional practice?

Documentation must meet the standards outlined in the Documentation practice standard (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common purpose of nursing records mentioned in the text?

Legal documentation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for developing care plans in nursing?

To guide nursing interventions (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can nursing records be used according to the text?

In court of law, investigating patient complaints, and professional misconduct cases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What principle is emphasized regarding record keeping by the courts of law as per the text?

If not recorded, it is assumed to be completed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect emphasized for nursing documentation in the text?

Completeness and accuracy of records (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do nursing care plans typically organize information according to the text?

By including outcomes and interventions alongside diagnoses (B) Signup and view all the answers