10 Questions
What is the first and most critical phase of the nursing process?
Assessment
Define Subjective Data in the context of health assessment.
Symptoms or covert data that are apparent only to the person affected.
Explain the concept of Objective Data in health assessment.
Signs or overt data that are detectable by an observer and can be measured or tested.
Who is considered the best source of data in health assessment?
Client
What are the two aspects of the data collection method 'Observing'?
Noticing the data and selecting, organizing, and interpreting it.
What are some examples of subjective data that a nurse collects during a nursing interview?
Sensations or symptoms
What are some examples of nonverbal communication that a nurse should pay attention to during a nursing interview?
Appearance, demeanor, facial expression, attitude, silence, listening
What does IPPA stand for in the context of collecting objective data during a nursing assessment?
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
During which phase of the interview does the nurse summarize information obtained and clarify problems and goals with the client?
Summary and Closing Phase
What is the purpose of the Working Phase in a nursing interview?
To elicit the client's comments about major biographic data, reasons for seeking care, health history, lifestyle, and to identify problems and goals.
Learn about the first and critical phase of the nursing process which involves ongoing health assessment, gathering information, analyzing data, making judgments, and evaluating client care outcomes. Understand the types of data involved such as subjective data.
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