12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a secondary survey in patient assessment?
To assess the patient's body systems in more detail
Which assessment skill is NOT typically used in a secondary survey?
Olfaction
In a cardiovascular system assessment, what is NOT a common step?
Auscultating lung sounds
Which system is NOT assessed during a focused GIT assessment?
Respiratory system
What is a key aspect of assessing the Renal & Endocrine system during a secondary survey?
Palpating liver and pancreas for tenderness or enlargement
What is NOT part of a focused Integumentary assessment?
Measuring blood glucose levels
During a focused MSK assessment, what is a common observation?
Completing a falls risk assessment
What is NOT typically assessed during a Psychological & Social assessment in the context of patient care?
Physical mobility status
In a Cardiovascular system assessment, which step is often overlooked in practice?
Palpate calves for tenderness
What should be done before conducting physical palpation or percussion in a GIT assessment?
Auscultate all four quadrants of the abdomen
Why is it important to assess fluid intake and urine output in a Renal & Endo system evaluation?
To assess fluid balance
What action would be least relevant during an Integumentary system assessment?
Complete a falls risk assessment
Learn about the secondary survey in healthcare, a focused body systems assessment conducted on stable patients. This assessment involves using skills like inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion to collect objective patient data.
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