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Which of the following is NOT typically included in a focused assessment?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a focused assessment?
- Imaging results
- Patient's complete medical history (correct)
- Laboratory values
- Subjective data
What is the primary purpose of conducting a focused assessment?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a focused assessment?
- To identify potential health risks in a patient
- To investigate a specific problem or area of concern (correct)
- To gather a complete overview of the patient's health status
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a specific treatment plan
How does a focused assessment differ from a standard assessment?
How does a focused assessment differ from a standard assessment?
- Focused assessments are more likely to include extensive laboratory testing.
- Focused assessments examine a specific problem area in detail, while standard assessments are broader. (correct)
- Focused assessments are conducted only when a patient is at risk of developing a problem.
- Focused assessments are usually conducted by specialized healthcare professionals.
Which of the following scenarios would be most likely to warrant a focused assessment?
Which of the following scenarios would be most likely to warrant a focused assessment?
What is the connection between a focused assessment and social determinants of health (SDOH)?
What is the connection between a focused assessment and social determinants of health (SDOH)?
Flashcards
Focused Assessment
Focused Assessment
A targeted evaluation of a specific problem area, incorporating detailed data and information.
Standard Assessment
Standard Assessment
A general evaluation process that gathers routine information across various health domains.
Problem-Based Assessment
Problem-Based Assessment
Assessment focusing on actual or at-risk problems, gathering specific data related to those issues.
Subjective Data
Subjective Data
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Psychosocial Factors
Psychosocial Factors
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Study Notes
Focused Assessments
- Focused assessments are a deeper look at a specific problem area.
- These assessments use a specialty approach and are problem-based.
- This is a course in NURS 388.
Objectives
- Students will compare and contrast standard and focused assessments.
What is a Focused Assessment?
- A focused assessment is problem-based, focusing on actual or risk problems.
- It may incorporate more subjective data than a standard assessment.
- It extends to related "systems" and may include lab values.
- It includes physical assessment and extends to psychosocial factors (SDOH).
- Assessments may be conducted more frequently than standard assessments.
- Example: In an ICU with a brain injury patient, a focused assessment might be done every hour.
Comparing and Contrasting
| Feature | Standard Assessment | Focused Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Head-to-toe, less frequent, general focus | System-specific, more frequent, problem or risk-focused, in-depth |
| Frequency | Less frequent | More frequent |
| Focus | General, no particular problem, time-intensive | Specific problem/risk problem, quicker |
How Does a Nurse Know When to Use a Focused Assessment?
- Specific situations or circumstances
- Specific diagnoses
- Institutional policies
- Unexpected findings
- Nursing knowledge/clinical judgment
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