30 Questions
What is the purpose of diagnostic reasoning in healthcare?
To draw conclusions to identify diagnoses
Which component is NOT part of the hypothetico-deductive process of diagnostic reasoning?
Performing laboratory testing on patients
What is a 'cue' in the context of diagnostic reasoning?
A piece of information, sign, symptom, or laboratory data
Which of the following is NOT a type of direct observed data during a healthcare assessment?
Results of laboratory testing like CBC
What is the main goal of developing a preliminary list of significant signs and symptoms for all patient health needs?
To establish a list of potential diagnoses based on symptoms
Which method is used to collect subjective data during a healthcare assessment?
IPPA
What should a nurse's demeanor be when greeting a client?
Calm and professional
What type of facial expression should a nurse maintain during an assessment?
Neutral and friendly
What is the purpose of using open-ended questions during an assessment?
To elicit the client's feelings and perceptions
What is the purpose of using well-placed phrases like 'um-hum' or 'I agree' during an assessment?
To encourage the client to continue speaking
What is the purpose of maintaining good eye contact during an assessment?
To demonstrate active listening
What is the purpose of using closed-ended questions during an assessment?
To focus on specific information
What is the primary purpose of health assessment?
To collect data about a client's overall level of functioning
What is the end result of a nursing assessment?
Formulating nursing diagnoses and identifying collaborative care needs
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
Pain reported by the patient
What is the primary source of subjective data?
The patient themselves
Which of the following is NOT considered a major area of subjective data?
Laboratory test results
What is the difference between subjective data and objective data?
Subjective data is collected from the patient, objective data is collected by the nurse
What is the main purpose of clustering or grouping together the assessment data?
To find any casual or associated data
What is the importance of validating the data collected during the assessment?
Both a and b
What is the main difference between an initial comprehensive assessment and an ongoing or partial assessment?
An initial comprehensive assessment is conducted at the beginning of care, while an ongoing assessment is conducted throughout the course of care.
What is the purpose of priority setting in the nursing assessment process?
To determine the order in which problems should be addressed
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ongoing or partial assessment?
Involves a step-by-step physical examination
What is the main purpose of eliminating extraneous variables that can influence the assessment data?
To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data
What is the primary purpose of the introductory phase of the interview?
To establish rapport and explain the interview process
During the working/maintenance phase, what is the nurse's primary role?
To actively listen and observe the client's cues
What is the purpose of the summary/closing or concluding phase?
To summarize the information, validate problems and goals, and discuss potential plans
What term is used to refer to the summary/closing or concluding phase?
Termination phase
During which phase does the nurse elicit the client's comments about major biographic data and reasons for seeking care?
Working/maintenance phase
What is the primary goal of the interview process described in the text?
To identify the client's problems and goals collaboratively
Test your knowledge on evidence-based assessment in health care, focusing on collecting subjective and objective data to make clinical judgments and establish databases. Explore the purpose and process of health assessments.
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