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Legal Liability in Nursing: Physical Assessment Quiz

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Legal Liability in Nursing: Physical Assessment Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Palpation Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do if they fail to document or chart their physical examination findings?

The law states 'if you didn't chart it, you didn't do it' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of nursing health assessment?

To make a judgment or a diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of selected physical findings in a health assessment?

They help in deciding on the best treatment options Signup and view all the answers

What does a nursing health history include?

All past and present health-related information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the physical health examination in nursing?

To make a judgment or diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand assessment techniques appropriate for different age groups?

It ensures accurate and effective assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of interviewing in data collection?

To allow the client to lead the conversation and establish rapport Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question is used to seek specific information during an interview?

Closed questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of validating data in the context of nursing assessment?

To double-check and verify the accuracy of data collected Signup and view all the answers

Which model is often used in clinical nursing care plans to address stressors?

Betty Neuman Systems Model Signup and view all the answers

In nursing documentation, what is considered essential for accurate recording of client data?

Inclusion of all data collected about the client’s health status Signup and view all the answers