Medical Emergency Assessment Guidelines

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What should the physical examination focus on for the client described in the text?

Ears, nose, mouth, and throat (correct)

Sexual functioning and bowel habits

Abdominal assessment

Heart and neck vessel examination

When is an emergency assessment typically performed?

During routine check-ups

After the patient has stabilized

In life-threatening situations (correct)

In non-life-threatening situations

What is the major concern during an emergency assessment according to the text?

Client's mood assessment

Past medical records review

Determining life-sustaining physical functions (correct)

Detailed family history

Which role of nursing requires extensive focused assessments according to the text?

Forensic nursing Signup and view all the answers

What does the 21st-century nurse's role in assessment entail according to the text?

Becoming more crucial than ever Signup and view all the answers

What does an acute care nurse do after performing a focused assessment?

Develop a comprehensive plan of care with a multidisciplinary team Signup and view all the answers

When does a nurse conduct a focused assessment?

When the client has a specific health concern and a comprehensive database exists Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is usually performed whenever a nurse or healthcare professional has an encounter with the client?

Focused assessment Signup and view all the answers

In which setting can this type of assessment be performed?

Community, home, or hospital setting Signup and view all the answers

What determines the frequency of a focused assessment?

The acuity of the client Signup and view all the answers

What does a focused assessment consist of?

Assessment of a particular client problem only Signup and view all the answers

When is a focused assessment typically performed in relation to a comprehensive health assessment?

After the comprehensive health assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of health assessment according to Carpenito?

To determine a client’s current and past health status Signup and view all the answers

According to Atkinson and Murray (1991), how is assessment defined in nursing?

Part of each activity the nurse does for and with the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assessment involves gathering information about a client’s overall function?

Initial comprehensive assessment Signup and view all the answers

Where is subjective data typically collected during health assessments?

In various settings such as hospitals, clinics, and homes Signup and view all the answers

Who may participate in the data collection process during health assessments?

Other members of the health care team Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assessment is conducted to address specific health issues identified in a client?

Focused or problem-oriented assessment Signup and view all the answers

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