Physical Assessment 1
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What is the recommended frequency for physical assessment in the 4th and 5th year?

  • Yearly
  • Every 3 months
  • Every month
  • Every 6 months (correct)
  • Which history should a nurse take before conducting a physical examination of a child?

  • Developmental history, social history, environmental history, occupational history, surgical history
  • Present illness history, past illness history, family illness history, social history, environmental history
  • Medical history, surgical history, family history, social history, developmental history
  • Personal history, neonatal history, present history, past history, family history (correct)
  • What should be included in the neonatal history before a child's physical examination?

  • Pregnancy/antenatal complications, mode of delivery, birth weight, feeding details, respiratory problems (correct)
  • Birth weight, feeding details, respiratory problems, childhood illnesses, hospitalization details
  • Pregnancy/antenatal complications, mode of delivery, Apgar score, childhood illnesses, family illnesses
  • Mode of delivery, Apgar score, feeding details, respiratory problems, hospitalization details
  • When is it recommended to conduct physical assessment yearly?

    <p>After the 6th year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for physical examination of a child according to the text?

    <p>Taking personal and family history before examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physical Assessment Frequency

    • The recommended frequency for physical assessment is every 1-2 years in the 4th and 5th year of a child's life.

    History Taking Before Physical Examination

    • A nurse should take a comprehensive history, including the child's medical and surgical history, before conducting a physical examination of a child.

    Neonatal History

    • The neonatal history should include the child's birth weight, gestational age, and any complications during the neonatal period before a child's physical examination.

    Yearly Physical Assessment

    • It is recommended to conduct physical assessment yearly from 1-5 years of age and every 2-3 years from 6-12 years of age.

    Prerequisite for Physical Examination

    • A prerequisite for physical examination of a child is a thorough and comprehensive history taking.

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    Test your knowledge of the continuous process of examining the whole body during health and illness interviews, including the frequency of examinations and prerequisites. This quiz covers important aspects of physical assessment in healthcare.

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