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What is the purpose of a health assessment?
The purpose of a health assessment is to make a judgment or diagnosis about the individual's health state or response to actual or risk health problems.
What are the four types of data collection in a health assessment?
The four types of data collection in a health assessment are complete (total health) database, focused or problem-centered database, follow-up database, and emergency database.
What is included in a complete (total health) database?
A complete (total health) database includes a complete health history and full physical examination.
What is a focused or problem-centered database used for?
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When should the status of identified problems be evaluated in a follow-up database?
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Study Notes
Purpose of a Health Assessment
- To establish a comprehensive understanding of a patient's health status.
- Facilitates early detection of health issues, guiding timely interventions.
- Serves as a foundation for developing individualized care plans.
Types of Data Collection in a Health Assessment
- Biographical data: Includes age, gender, ethnicity, and occupation, providing context for health evaluation.
- History of present health concern: Captures the current health issue and its evolution, essential for diagnosis.
- Past medical history: Documents previous illnesses, surgeries, and treatments that could impact health.
- Review of systems: A systematic approach assessing each body system for any health-related issues.
Complete (Total Health) Database
- Contains comprehensive biographical information intertwined with a full medical history.
- Includes assessment of physical, psychological, and social factors affecting health.
- Serves as a detailed reference for ongoing care and future assessments.
Focused or Problem-Centered Database
- Specifically addresses a particular health issue or concern.
- Used to identify, investigate, and manage a patient's current health problems more effectively.
- Often employed in urgent or specific scenarios where detailed histories are unnecessary.
Evaluation of Identified Problems in a Follow-Up Database
- Should occur at regular intervals to assess the progress of treatment or intervention.
- Essential for revisiting and possibly revising the care plan based on the patient’s evolving condition.
- Enables healthcare providers to ensure that identified problems are being adequately managed and addressed.
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Test your knowledge on health history and health assessment in NURS 203 with this quiz. Explore the purpose of health assessment and learn about the different types of data collection. Evaluate your understanding of subjective and objective data, as well as the process of making clinical judgments and diagnoses.
