20 Questions
What does OLDCART pertain to in the context of health history?
Characteristics of the present illness
Which of the following is NOT included in the biographical data section of the nursing health history?
Caffeine consumption
In the family history section, what information should be included for each individual?
Age at the time of death
What type of activities are included in Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)?
Transportation and food prep
What should be covered under psychological data in the nursing health history?
Coping patterns or strategies
What does recognizing assumptions in the context of health history involve?
Identifying underlying beliefs or attitudes
What are the two types of data mentioned in the text?
Primary and secondary
Which method involves using vision, smell, hearing, and touch to gather data?
Observing
What is the purpose of the validation process mentioned in the text?
To double-check and verify the collected data
Which conceptual model/framework is mentioned as being used in clinical nursing care plans?
Betty Neuman Systems Model
In what ways can nursing documentation (charting) be completed according to the text?
Both through paper charting/flowsheets and computerized/electronic methods
What are the two approaches to interviewing mentioned in the text?
Directive and nondirective
What is the purpose of the initial assessment?
To establish the client's baseline on admission
What is the purpose of the problem-focused assessment?
To determine the status of a specific problem
What is the purpose of the emergency assessment?
To identify a life-threatening problem
What method of examination includes visual, olfactory, and auditory assessments?
Inspection
What does percussion involve?
Indirectly striking the client's skin and listening for different types of sounds
What is included in the general survey during physical assessment?
Mental status and vital signs
What should nurses do in preparation for assessment regarding HIPAA?
Ensure patient confidentiality and awareness of HIPAA regulations
What should nurses do to adapt to specific patient situations during physical assessment?
Adapt their assessment based on the patient's inability to move
Test your knowledge of organizing and categorizing biographical and health data in nursing. Evaluate your understanding of recognizing assumptions and identifying gaps in patient data.
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