20 Questions
What is the primary source of data in nursing assessment?
Patient
Which method of data collection involves utilizing vision, smell, hearing, and touch?
Observing
What is the purpose of documenting client data in nursing?
To record client health status information
Which model is often used in clinical nursing care plans to assess stressors?
Betty Neuman Systems Model
What is the purpose of the physical examination approach mentioned in the text?
To establish baseline data and evaluate physiological outcomes
Which step is NOT part of the physical examination process in nursing?
Interviewing
In the context of physical assessment, what does 'OLDCART' stand for?
Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Treatments
What is the correct sequence of steps in the method of examination mentioned in the text?
Inspection - Palpation - Auscultation - Percussion
How should a nurse prepare the patient before conducting a health assessment?
Follow an age-specific approach
What is the significance of documenting physical exam findings?
Documenting findings helps in establishing baseline data and making clinical judgments
What is the purpose of a nursing health assessment based on the text?
To make a judgment or diagnosis
What technique is used for collecting assessment data according to the text?
Physical examination
What does OLDCART stand for in relation to health assessment?
Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Alleviating and Aggravating factors, Related symptoms, Treatment
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
What is the suggested sequencing to conduct a physical health assessment according to the text?
Obtaining a health history before performing a physical examination
In a nursing health history, what does the OLDCART format pertain to?
History of Present Illness assessment
When documenting the past medical history of a patient, what information should be included?
Allergies, immunizations, accidents
Which component is NOT included in the family history section of a nursing health history?
Children
What type of data would fall under the category of 'Social Data' in nursing health history?
Educational and occupational history
Which element is NOT typically assessed in the 'Patterns of Health Care' section of a nursing health history?
Medication dosages and frequency
Test your knowledge on validating, organizing, and categorizing health history data in nursing. Identify assumptions, recognize gaps in data, and categorize information according to a framework. Topics include biographical data, chief complaint, history of present illness, past health history, and more.
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