Nursing Health History Data Assessment Quiz

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What is the primary source of data in nursing assessment?

Patient (correct)
Diagnostic tests
Family
MD/nursing notes

Which method of data collection involves utilizing vision, smell, hearing, and touch?

Interviewing
Examining
Observing (correct)
Validating

What is the purpose of documenting client data in nursing?

To control the interview process
To establish rapport with the client
To double-check and verify data
To record client health status information (correct)

Which model is often used in clinical nursing care plans to assess stressors?

Betty Neuman Systems Model (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the physical examination approach mentioned in the text?

To establish baseline data and evaluate physiological outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT part of the physical examination process in nursing?

Interviewing (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of physical assessment, what does 'OLDCART' stand for?

Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Treatments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of steps in the method of examination mentioned in the text?

Inspection - Palpation - Auscultation - Percussion (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should a nurse prepare the patient before conducting a health assessment?

Follow an age-specific approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of documenting physical exam findings?

Documenting findings helps in establishing baseline data and making clinical judgments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a nursing health assessment based on the text?

To make a judgment or diagnosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used for collecting assessment data according to the text?

Physical examination (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does OLDCART stand for in relation to health assessment?

Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Alleviating and Aggravating factors, Related symptoms, Treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to discuss the significance of selected physical findings during an assessment?

To provide a deeper understanding of the patient's condition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested sequencing to conduct a physical health assessment according to the text?

Obtaining a health history before performing a physical examination (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a nursing health history, what does the OLDCART format pertain to?

History of Present Illness assessment (D) Signup and view all the answers

When documenting the past medical history of a patient, what information should be included?

Allergies, immunizations, accidents (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT included in the family history section of a nursing health history?

Children (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data would fall under the category of 'Social Data' in nursing health history?

Educational and occupational history (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT typically assessed in the 'Patterns of Health Care' section of a nursing health history?

Medication dosages and frequency (C) Signup and view all the answers