Collecting Objective Data in Nursing

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According to the Health Promotion Model (HPM), how is health defined?

As a positive, dynamic state

What is the main focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in nursing practice?

Understanding basic human needs interrelationships

Which principle addresses the patient's willingness or desire to learn?

Motivation to Learn

What do nurses aim to promote through the Holistic Health Model?

Optimal health conditions

In the context of health care, what does secondary prevention primarily focus on?

Addressing individuals with existing health problems or at risk

What key aspect has health care started considering more in the holistic view of health?

Emotional and spiritual well-being

Which level of preventive care aims to help patients achieve as high a level of functioning as possible when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible?

Tertiary Prevention

What type of data is measured on the basis of an accepted standard like Fahrenheit or Celsius?

Objective data

What are the internal variables that can influence health beliefs and practices according to the text?

Perception of Functioning, Emotional Factors, Cultural Background

Which intellectual standards should be applied when collecting objective data for correct interpretation?

Clear, precise, and consistent

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of primary prevention according to the text?

Rehabilitation Services

What type of interventions are treatments performed through interactions with patients?

Direct care interventions

What characterizes an acute illness based on the text?

Reversible with intense and abrupt symptoms

Who are the sources of data as mentioned in the text?

Family, healthcare team, and medical records

Among the external variables influencing health beliefs and practices mentioned in the text, which one directly relates to the financial status of an individual?

Socioeconomic Factors

What is a standard of practice that helps determine if goals outcomes are achieved?

Applying critical thinking intellectual standards

What is the primary focus of primary prevention in healthcare according to the text?

Preventing the development of diseases

Which type of nursing intervention provides the most current and effective approaches for delivering patient-centered care?

Evidence-based interventions

What is the term for the interval between the entrance of a pathogen into the body and the appearance of first symptoms?

Incubation period

In which stage of the infectious process do patients manifest signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection?

Illness stage

What is the term for the interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific symptoms during which microorganisms grow and multiply?

Prodromal stage

Which stage of the infectious process marks the interval when acute symptoms of infection disappear?

Convalescence

What is the primary mode of transmission in the chain of infection?

Mode of transmission

During which stage of the infectious process do microorganisms establish themselves in the body before symptoms appear?

Incubation period

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

Exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide

Which term refers to the inability to control the passage of feces and gas to the anus?

Incontinence

What is the role of perfusion in human physiology?

Supplying oxygenated blood to tissues and returning deoxygenated blood to the lungs

What does diffusion refer to in the context of respiratory gases?

Exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli and capillaries

What is the main function of pulmonary circulation in the body?

Supplying oxygenated blood to body tissues and removing waste products

Which statement accurately describes myocardial pump function?

Coronary arteries supply nutrients to the myocardium

Explore the process of gathering objective data in nursing, which includes observing and measuring a patient's health status using standardized tools. Learn how to apply critical thinking standards for accurate data collection.

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