NURS 388 Focused Assessments Quiz

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a focused assessment?

What is the primary purpose of conducting a focused assessment?

How does a focused assessment differ from a standard 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)?

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

This quiz on NURS 388 focuses on understanding focused assessments in nursing. Students will learn how these assessments differ from standard assessments, highlighting their specific applications, data collection methods, and the importance of frequent evaluations. Test your knowledge on the principles of focused assessments and their relevance to patient care.