Health Assessment in Nursing Practice Quiz

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The first step in health assessment is the collection of ______ data through interview and health history

subjective

Nurses play a crucial role in health assessment by collecting both ______ and objective data

subjective

Physical examination techniques include ______, positioning, and IPPA

preparation

Validation of data is an important step to ensure the ______ of the information collected

<p>accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Holistic nursing assessment includes evaluation of general status, vital signs, and ______

<p>mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessment of pain, violence, culture, and spirituality falls under the ______ aspect of health assessment

<p>psychosocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

Documentation of data can be done through written notes or ______ documentation

<p>electronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Subjective data

Information a patient tells you about their health, collected through interviews and history-taking.

Collecting subjective and objective data

Nurses gather data about a patient's health, which includes what they say (subjective) and what the nurse observes (objective).

Physical examination preparation

The process of getting ready to examine a patient, including positioning them comfortably for the examination.

Data validation

Reviewing collected information to make sure it's reliable and accurate.

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Holistic nursing assessment

A comprehensive approach to understanding a patient's overall health, including their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Psychosocial aspect of health assessment

Exploring a patient's emotions, social connections, and personal beliefs to understand their health.

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Documentation of health assessment data

Recording patient data in a formal way, using handwritten notes or digital systems.

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Study Notes

Overview of Nursing Process

  • The nursing process is represented by the acronym ADPIE, which stands for Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Health Assessment in Nursing Practice

  • There are four types of health assessments:
    • Initial or Comprehensive Assessment
    • On-going or Partial Assessment
    • Focused or Problem-Oriented Assessment
    • Emergency Assessment

Nurses' Role in Health Assessment

  • The nurses' role in health assessment involves collecting subjective and objective data, validating the data, and documenting the findings.

Steps in Health Assessment

  • Collection of Subjective Data:
    • Includes interview and health history
    • Covers 10 areas:
      • Biographic data
      • Reason for seeking health care
      • Chief complaint
      • History of present illness
      • Past health history
      • Family health history
      • Current medications
      • Lifestyle
      • Developmental level
      • Psychosocial history
  • Collection of Objective Data:
    • Includes physical examination, preparation, positioning, and techniques (IPPA)
    • Includes diagnostic tests and procedures
    • Includes other sources, such as client charts
  • Validation of Data:
    • Ensuring accuracy and reliability of collected data
  • Documentation of Data:
    • Guidelines for documentation include written notes and electronic documentation
    • Important for maintaining accurate and reliable records

Holistic Nursing Assessment

  • Includes general status and vital signs
  • Covers mental status for:
    • Children and adolescents
    • Adults
  • Includes psychosocial, cognitive, and moral development
  • Covers pain, violence, culture, and ethnicity
  • Covers spirituality and religious beliefs
  • Covers nutritional status
  • Assessment of the skin or integumentary system

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