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Which component of health assessment provides information about a patient's medical background?
Which component of health assessment provides information about a patient's medical background?
- Vital Signs
- Physical Examination
- Clinical Guidelines
- Health History (correct)
What is the primary goal of health assessment in nursing?
What is the primary goal of health assessment in nursing?
- To collect patient data (correct)
- To perform surgical interventions
- To administer medication
- To educate patients on nutrition
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of health assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of health assessment?
- To determine the patient's current health status
- To establish a baseline for ongoing care
- To conduct a financial evaluation (correct)
- To identify potential health problems
What type of data includes what the patient reports during health assessment?
What type of data includes what the patient reports during health assessment?
How does aligning health assessment with evidence-based practice benefit patient care?
How does aligning health assessment with evidence-based practice benefit patient care?
What does a systematic approach in health assessment help accomplish?
What does a systematic approach in health assessment help accomplish?
Which aspect of health assessment helps monitor ongoing conditions?
Which aspect of health assessment helps monitor ongoing conditions?
Identifying social determinants is crucial for understanding which component of health assessment?
Identifying social determinants is crucial for understanding which component of health assessment?
What body temperature is considered indicative of heatstroke?
What body temperature is considered indicative of heatstroke?
Which thermometer method is preferred for measuring the temperature of babies younger than 3 months?
Which thermometer method is preferred for measuring the temperature of babies younger than 3 months?
What is an important consideration when using an oral thermometer?
What is an important consideration when using an oral thermometer?
For what situation is a rectal thermometer typically used?
For what situation is a rectal thermometer typically used?
What is a key disadvantage of using an axillary thermometer?
What is a key disadvantage of using an axillary thermometer?
How long should an ear thermometer be kept in place for an accurate reading?
How long should an ear thermometer be kept in place for an accurate reading?
Which of the following thermometers is sensitive to the core temperature of the body?
Which of the following thermometers is sensitive to the core temperature of the body?
What is a potential issue with using a rectal thermometer?
What is a potential issue with using a rectal thermometer?
What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?
What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?
What is the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
What is the most accurate method for measuring core body temperature?
Which of the following temperatures is classified as fever (hyperthermia)?
Which of the following temperatures is classified as fever (hyperthermia)?
What physiological factor is primarily responsible for controlling body temperature?
What physiological factor is primarily responsible for controlling body temperature?
What condition is indicated by a body temperature below 35°C (95°F)?
What condition is indicated by a body temperature below 35°C (95°F)?
What are pyrogens responsible for in the body?
What are pyrogens responsible for in the body?
Which type of thermometer is recommended for both speed and safety over mercury thermometers?
Which type of thermometer is recommended for both speed and safety over mercury thermometers?
What is the primary purpose of the nursing history component in health assessment?
What is the primary purpose of the nursing history component in health assessment?
In which scenario would the body temperature generally be at its lowest during the day?
In which scenario would the body temperature generally be at its lowest during the day?
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Which assessment technique is characterized by the use of touch to gather information about the patient?
Which assessment technique is characterized by the use of touch to gather information about the patient?
How does Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) improve patient care?
How does Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) improve patient care?
Which component of health assessment can help detect health issues not apparent through health history or vital signs alone?
Which component of health assessment can help detect health issues not apparent through health history or vital signs alone?
What is the benefit of using standardized pain assessment tools in health assessment?
What is the benefit of using standardized pain assessment tools in health assessment?
Which of the following statements best describes cultural competence in health assessment?
Which of the following statements best describes cultural competence in health assessment?
What does the term 'Activities of Daily Living' (ADLs) refer to in the context of nursing history?
What does the term 'Activities of Daily Living' (ADLs) refer to in the context of nursing history?
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Study Notes
Health Assessment
- Definition: Systematic collection of patient data to determine their current health status, identify potential problems, and establish a baseline for ongoing care
- Components:
- Health History: Narrative of the patient's medical background, including biographical data, family history, and lifestyle choices
- Nursing History: Focuses on the patient's history of nursing interventions, past hospitalizations, and how they manage their health
- Vital Signs: Key physiological measurements like temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain assessment
- Physical Assessment: Hands-on examination through inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
Vital Signs
- Purpose: Vital signs are indicators of body function and overall health status
- Importance of Trend Monitoring: Changes in vital signs over time can signal deterioration or improvement
- Temperature: Controlled by the hypothalamus, with a normal range of 36.1°C to 37.2°C (97°F to 99°F)
- Fever (hyperthermia): Body temperature above 38°C (100.4°F) often signals infection or inflammation
- Hypothermia: Below 35°C (95°F), can be a sign of cold exposure or metabolic disorder
- Methods of Measurement:
- Oral: Common for adults, accurate if patient is awake and alert
- Axillary: Common for infants and young children, less accurate
- Tympanic (Ear): Quick, but prone to inaccuracy
- Rectal: Most accurate, used for core temperature measurement
- Types of Thermometers:
- Digital 'stick' thermometers: Under the arm (axillary), under the tongue (oral), ear (tympanic), and infrared thermometers
- Strip-type thermometers
- Mercury thermometers (less common due to safety concerns)
Temperature: Fever
- Pathological Mechanism: A rise in body temperature (fever) occurs due to the production of pyrogens by the immune system in response to infection, inflammation, or other stimuli
- Causes:
- Infection or Inflammation: Common triggers, often due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi
- Inflammatory Disorders: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
- Malignancies: Some cancers can cause fever due to inflammatory cytokine release by tumor cells
- Heat-related Illness: Heatstroke, occurs when the body's heat-regulating mechanisms are overwhelmed by external heat. Temperature rises above 40°C (104°F)
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