16 Questions
What is the main purpose of obtaining a health history from a client?
To provide the subjective database
In a FOCUSED health history, when is it typically indicated?
When the patient's condition is unstable
What type of data is included in a COMPLETE health history?
Biographical data and advance directive information
Why is it important to document a patient's gender?
To identify gender-related health problems
Who might be the source of the health history in a COMPLETE health history?
Informant or parents
What does the patient's occupation help determine?
Socioeconomic status
In what setting does the reason for seeking care usually relate to health maintenance or promotion?
Primary healthcare setting
Why is it necessary to document a patient's educational level?
To determine teaching approaches
What does the 'P' stand for in the mnemonic 'PQRST' for symptom analysis?
Precipitating factors
In the symptom analysis process, what does the 'Q' represent in the 'PQRST' mnemonic?
Quality of symptom
When evaluating symptoms using the 'PQRST' method, what does the 'R' stand for?
Region/ Radiation/ Related Symptoms
How should the severity of a symptom be graded according to the text?
On a scale of 0 to 10
What is the main purpose of using ROS during a nursing assessment?
To identify health problems that the client failed to mention
Which developmental theorist believed that biological drives influence psychological and personality development?
Sigmund Freud
In a psychosocial profile, which factor is NOT typically considered?
Cognitive development
Who proposed the concept of Self-Actualization as a motivation for psychological growth?
Abraham Maslow
Test your knowledge on conducting health assessments and symptom analysis based on client reports. Learn about using the PQRST mnemonic to thoroughly evaluate presenting symptoms.
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