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Which term refers to a method of collecting assessment data?
Which term refers to a method of collecting assessment data?
- COLDSPA
- SOAP (correct)
- OLDCART
- PQRST
What does OLDCART stand for in the context of nursing health assessment?
What does OLDCART stand for in the context of nursing health assessment?
- Onset, Level, Duration, Cause, Action plan, Results, Treatment
- Observation, List, Diagnosis, Confirmation, Action, Record, Treatment
- Objective, List, Diagnosis, Comparison, Analysis, Result, Treatment
- Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Treatment (correct)
In the context of physical assessment, what is the purpose of the examination?
In the context of physical assessment, what is the purpose of the examination?
- To identify abnormalities and establish baseline data about the patient's functional abilities (correct)
- To establish a rapport with the patient
- To assess the patient's emotional state
- To identify the patient's financial status
Which of the following is NOT a component of a nursing health history?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a nursing health history?
What does the acronym COLDSPA stand for in the context of data collection during a health assessment?
What does the acronym COLDSPA stand for in the context of data collection during a health assessment?
Which equipment is typically needed to perform a physical examination?
Which equipment is typically needed to perform a physical examination?
What is the purpose of documenting data collected during a nursing health assessment?
What is the purpose of documenting data collected during a nursing health assessment?
What is an expected outcome of the health assessment process?
What is an expected outcome of the health assessment process?
When conducting a physical health assessment on patients of different age groups, what is important to consider?
When conducting a physical health assessment on patients of different age groups, what is important to consider?
What is the significance of selected physical findings during a health assessment?
What is the significance of selected physical findings during a health assessment?
What is the OLDCART format used for in nursing health history?
What is the OLDCART format used for in nursing health history?
In the context of nursing health history, what does OLDCART stand for?
In the context of nursing health history, what does OLDCART stand for?
What is the purpose of categorizing data according to a framework in nursing health history?
What is the purpose of categorizing data according to a framework in nursing health history?
Which component is included in the lifestyle section of nursing health history?
Which component is included in the lifestyle section of nursing health history?
What should be included when documenting psychological data in nursing health history?
What should be included when documenting psychological data in nursing health history?
How is the family history of illness documented in nursing health history?
How is the family history of illness documented in nursing health history?
What is the main focus of the history of present illness section in nursing health history?
What is the main focus of the history of present illness section in nursing health history?
What information is included in the social data section of nursing health history?
What information is included in the social data section of nursing health history?
Why is recognizing assumptions an important aspect of data collection in nursing health history?
Why is recognizing assumptions an important aspect of data collection in nursing health history?
Which part of nursing health history focuses on the client's use of health care resources?
Which part of nursing health history focuses on the client's use of health care resources?
What is the main purpose of the physical examination approach in nursing health assessment?
What is the main purpose of the physical examination approach in nursing health assessment?
Which type of physical assessment is conducted to determine the status of a specific problem in a patient?
Which type of physical assessment is conducted to determine the status of a specific problem in a patient?
In the context of physical assessment preparation, what does HIPAA require nurses to do?
In the context of physical assessment preparation, what does HIPAA require nurses to do?
Which method of examination involves using the pads of fingers to determine texture, temperature, vibration, and tenderness?
Which method of examination involves using the pads of fingers to determine texture, temperature, vibration, and tenderness?
What does percussion involve in the method of examination during a physical assessment?
What does percussion involve in the method of examination during a physical assessment?
Why is it important for nurses to adapt their physical assessment techniques to specific patient situations?
Why is it important for nurses to adapt their physical assessment techniques to specific patient situations?
What does the general survey component of physical assessment mainly focus on?
What does the general survey component of physical assessment mainly focus on?
What is the main difference between subjective and objective data in nursing health history?
What is the main difference between subjective and objective data in nursing health history?
In the context of data collection methods, what is the main difference between closed questions and open-ended questions?
In the context of data collection methods, what is the main difference between closed questions and open-ended questions?
Which method of examination involves using a systematic approach including inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion?
Which method of examination involves using a systematic approach including inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion?
What is the purpose of validating data in nursing assessment?
What is the purpose of validating data in nursing assessment?
In nursing documentation, what is the main purpose of recording client data during the assessment phase?
In nursing documentation, what is the main purpose of recording client data during the assessment phase?
Which method of collecting assessment data involves noticing data using cues and then selecting, organizing, and interpreting it?
Which method of collecting assessment data involves noticing data using cues and then selecting, organizing, and interpreting it?
What is the primary focus of the general survey component during physical assessment in nursing?
What is the primary focus of the general survey component during physical assessment in nursing?
When documenting psychological data in nursing health history, what should be included?
When documenting psychological data in nursing health history, what should be included?
What does examining through palpation involve in the method of physical assessment?
What does examining through palpation involve in the method of physical assessment?
What is the main focus of categorizing data according to a framework in nursing health history?
What is the main focus of categorizing data according to a framework in nursing health history?
What is the purpose of using the OLDCART format in nursing health history?
What is the purpose of using the OLDCART format in nursing health history?
When conducting a physical assessment, what does percussion involve?
When conducting a physical assessment, what does percussion involve?
What is the main difference between subjective and objective data in nursing health history?
What is the main difference between subjective and objective data in nursing health history?
In the context of data collection methods, what is the main difference between closed questions and open-ended questions?
In the context of data collection methods, what is the main difference between closed questions and open-ended questions?
What is the primary focus of the general survey component during physical assessment in nursing?
What is the primary focus of the general survey component during physical assessment in nursing?
Why is it important for nurses to adapt their physical assessment techniques to specific patient situations?
Why is it important for nurses to adapt their physical assessment techniques to specific patient situations?
What does examining through palpation involve in the method of physical assessment?
What does examining through palpation involve in the method of physical assessment?
What is the purpose of documenting client data during the assessment phase in nursing documentation?
What is the purpose of documenting client data during the assessment phase in nursing documentation?
What is an expected outcome of using conceptual models/frameworks in nursing care plans?
What is an expected outcome of using conceptual models/frameworks in nursing care plans?
What is the purpose of utilizing the ORCHID system for charting in nursing documentation?
What is the purpose of utilizing the ORCHID system for charting in nursing documentation?
