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What is the purpose of the physical examination approach?
What is the purpose of the physical examination approach?
- To focus only on disease prevention
- To establish legal liability for the nurse
- To interpret the data collected during nursing history
- To obtain baseline data and make clinical judgments (correct)
Which type of physical assessment is conducted on admission to establish the client’s baseline?
Which type of physical assessment is conducted on admission to establish the client’s baseline?
- Follow-up assessment
- Initial assessment (correct)
- Problem-focused assessment
- Emergency assessment
What is the purpose of health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the context of patient assessment?
What is the purpose of health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the context of patient assessment?
- To prepare the environment for the assessment
- To guide the assessment process based on national guidelines
- To establish legal liability for the nurse
- To keep the patient's information confidential during the assessment (correct)
Which method of examination involves determining texture, temperature, vibration, and tenderness using the pads of fingers?
Which method of examination involves determining texture, temperature, vibration, and tenderness using the pads of fingers?
What should nurses do if they fail to document or chart their physical examination findings?
What should nurses do if they fail to document or chart their physical examination findings?
What is the main purpose of nursing health assessment?
What is the main purpose of nursing health assessment?
What is the significance of selected physical findings in a health assessment?
What is the significance of selected physical findings in a health assessment?
What does a nursing health history include?
What does a nursing health history include?
What is the purpose of the physical health examination in nursing?
What is the purpose of the physical health examination in nursing?
Why is it important to understand assessment techniques appropriate for different age groups?
Why is it important to understand assessment techniques appropriate for different age groups?
What is the primary purpose of interviewing in data collection?
What is the primary purpose of interviewing in data collection?
Which type of question is used to seek specific information during an interview?
Which type of question is used to seek specific information during an interview?
What is the main purpose of validating data in the context of nursing assessment?
What is the main purpose of validating data in the context of nursing assessment?
Which model is often used in clinical nursing care plans to address stressors?
Which model is often used in clinical nursing care plans to address stressors?
In nursing documentation, what is considered essential for accurate recording of client data?
In nursing documentation, what is considered essential for accurate recording of client data?
