Physical Assessment in Nursing Education

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What is the purpose of eliciting past illnesses in the systemic enquiry?

  • To determine if certain conditions are still being treated (correct)
  • To understand the family's social lifestyle
  • To assess the onset and nature of presenting complaints
  • To identify current family health issues

Which component of health history focuses on diseases running in the family and deaths with their causes?

  • Allergies and Reactions
  • Social history (SHx)
  • Past Medical History
  • Family history (FHx) (correct)

Why is it important to inquire about exacerbating factors related to symptoms?

  • To identify what makes the symptoms worse (correct)
  • To determine the onset date of the symptoms
  • To understand if symptoms are improving or deteriorating
  • To assess the demographic data of the patient

Which condition is NOT listed as a specific condition to ask for during systemic enquiry?

<p>Osteoporosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the periodicity and frequency of symptoms in health history?

<p>To evaluate how often symptoms occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT covered in the 'SOCRATERS' mnemonic for pain assessment?

<p>Deterioration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting a Physical Assessment?

<p>To obtain critical information about the patient's health status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Health History, what does 'Obtaining baseline data about client and family status' refer to?

<p>Collecting information on the patient's health trends over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Health history assists in identifying problems and formulating nursing diagnoses' mean?

<p>It aids in recognizing health issues and developing nursing plans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key outcomes at the end of a health history taking process?

<p>Having a clear idea of possible causes of the patient's illness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it emphasized that 'Health history is not a passive process'?

<p>To encourage patients to share relevant information actively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'By end of history taking, one should have an idea of possible causes of the patient’s illness'?

<p>To begin formulating potential causes based on gathered information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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