Purposes of Health Assessment
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What is the primary purpose of health assessment?

  • To identify the problems at an early stage
  • To compare clients health status with an ideal status
  • To contribute in medical research
  • To establish a data base of client’s normal abilities and risk factors (correct)
  • What does 'diagnosis' refer to in the context of health assessment?

  • The forecast of the course and duration of a disease
  • The science of the cause of a disease
  • The determination of the nature and extent of a disease (correct)
  • The presence of a disease that can be seen or elicited
  • What are 'signs' in the context of health assessment?

  • The forecast of the course and duration of a disease
  • Any evidence as to the nature and location of a diseases noted by the client
  • The presence of a disease that can be seen or elicited (correct)
  • Any current alteration in function
  • What does 'etiology' refer to in the context of health assessment?

    <p>The science of the cause of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying client's strength, weakness, knowledge, attitude, motivation, support systems, and coping skills in health assessment?

    <p>To get a holistic view of the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

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