39 Questions
What is the primary purpose of interviewing according to the text?
To obtain or give information
What is one of the common communication errors mentioned in the text?
Ignoring cultural considerations
What is the purpose of physical assessment mentioned in the text?
All of the above
Which questioning technique is likely to yield yes or no answers according to the text?
Closed-ended questions
What should be avoided during an interview according to the text?
Talking down to the interviewee
In a nursing physical assessment, what is the focus according to the text?
Client's functional abilities
What is an example of an open-ended question provided in the text?
'How is your relationship with your family?'
What should an interview end on according to the text?
'Offer availability'
What does the acronym AAPIE stand for in the context of the nursing process?
Assess, Analyze, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
Why is it important for the nursing process steps to be accurate and interrelated?
To ensure the patient receives the best quality care possible
What is one professional implication of incorporating the Nursing Process in standards of nursing practice?
Increased continuity of care for patients
Which organization mandates the use of the nursing process in nursing practice?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
What is one benefit of the Nursing Process for patients?
Scientifically based, holistic, and individualized care
How does the Nursing Process impact RN accountability?
It increases RN accountability
'Universally applicable to all practice settings' implies that the Nursing Process:
Can be used in any healthcare setting or situation
What is the purpose of triage assessment?
To determine the extent and severity of client's problems
In the context of assessment activities, what is the significance of establishing a database?
To update, organize, and validate data
When does the process of collecting data typically begin?
Before seeing the client
What activity is a part of collecting data after you see the client?
Comparing labs
During triage assessment, what should be done when recognizing cues?
Begin communicating/documenting data
Which of the following is NOT a part of assessment activities according to the text?
Reviewing laboratory results
What is the purpose of updating, organizing, and validating data during assessment?
To ensure accuracy and reliability of collected data
When does the process of assessing clients' health concerns usually begin?
'Before you see the client'
What type of information is objective data?
Can be measured against an accepted standard
When prioritizing cues according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is the first step?
Analyze cues
What is the purpose of generating independent nursing interventions?
To provide additional solutions beyond the plan
In the context of evaluating outcomes, what does SMART stand for?
Specific, Meaningful, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
What should be done if the desired outcome was partially met?
Revise the plan by revising the interventions
Which part of the assessment includes symptoms that can be verified by another observer?
Objective data
What is the primary focus when identifying a priority patient problem?
'Plan' to develop a course of action
'Cluster Abnormal Cues' is a step primarily focused on:
'Identify Priority Patient Problem'
What is the main focus of clustering data and analyzing cues in the context provided?
Comparing subjective and objective data
According to Taylor et al. (2023), what is one of the key steps in methods of data collection?
Determining client's strengths, risks, needs, & problems
In the context provided, what is the purpose of identifying problems based on assessment findings?
Set priorities according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
What is the significance of clustering data in the context of client assessment?
Organize information effectively for analysis
Which action is recommended when dealing with unreliable sources or altered clients during assessment?
Follow-up on conflicting information
How does prioritizing problems based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs contribute to client care?
Sets priorities according to standards
What is the primary objective of comparing data against standards during client assessment?
Identify gaps and inconsistencies in data
How does interpreting and analyzing data add value to the assessment process?
Determining client's strengths, risks, needs, & problems
Learn about different methods of data collection, such as observation and interviewing, along with patient interview techniques like setting, preparation, and language considerations. Understand the importance of professionalism, objectivity, and effective communication in data collection and patient interactions.
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