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What is the primary purpose of a secondary survey in patient assessment?
What is the primary purpose of a secondary survey in patient assessment?
Which assessment skill is NOT typically used in a secondary survey?
Which assessment skill is NOT typically used in a secondary survey?
In a cardiovascular system assessment, what is NOT a common step?
In a cardiovascular system assessment, what is NOT a common step?
Which system is NOT assessed during a focused GIT assessment?
Which system is NOT assessed during a focused GIT assessment?
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What is a key aspect of assessing the Renal & Endocrine system during a secondary survey?
What is a key aspect of assessing the Renal & Endocrine system during a secondary survey?
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What is NOT part of a focused Integumentary assessment?
What is NOT part of a focused Integumentary assessment?
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During a focused MSK assessment, what is a common observation?
During a focused MSK assessment, what is a common observation?
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What is NOT typically assessed during a Psychological & Social assessment in the context of patient care?
What is NOT typically assessed during a Psychological & Social assessment in the context of patient care?
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In a Cardiovascular system assessment, which step is often overlooked in practice?
In a Cardiovascular system assessment, which step is often overlooked in practice?
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What should be done before conducting physical palpation or percussion in a GIT assessment?
What should be done before conducting physical palpation or percussion in a GIT assessment?
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Why is it important to assess fluid intake and urine output in a Renal & Endo system evaluation?
Why is it important to assess fluid intake and urine output in a Renal & Endo system evaluation?
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What action would be least relevant during an Integumentary system assessment?
What action would be least relevant during an Integumentary system assessment?
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Study Notes
Secondary Survey Purpose
- Determines the extent of injuries and identifies any underlying conditions that may not be immediately apparent.
Secondary Survey Skill
- Auscultation: Listening to heart sounds, lung sounds, and bowel sounds is NOT typically used in a secondary survey.
Cardiovascular Assessment Step
- Auscultation of heart sounds: This is NOT a common step in a cardiovascular assessment during a secondary survey.
GIT Assessment System
- Respiratory system: It is NOT assessed during a focused GIT assessment.
Renal & Endo Assessment Aspect
- Fluid intake and output: Assessing these factors is crucial to determine the patient's fluid balance, which is vital for renal and endocrine function.
Integumentary Assessment
- Palpating lymph nodes: This is NOT part of a focused integumentary assessment.
MSK Assessment Observation
- Deformities: Identifying any visible deformities is a common observation during a focused Musculoskeletal assessment.
Psychological & Social Assessment
- Assessing the patient's surgical history: This is NOT typically assessed during a Psychological & Social assessment.
Overlooked Cardiovascular Assessment Step
- Palpation of peripheral pulses: This step is often overlooked in practice.
GIT Assessment Action Before Palpation/Percussion
- Auscultation of bowel sounds: This is crucial to assess bowel motility before palpation or percussion.
Importance of Fluid Intake & Output Assessment
- To assess kidney function and hydration status, both of which are directly related to the Renal & Endocrine system.
Integumentary System Assessment Action
- Assessing the patient's dietary history: This action is least relevant during an Integumentary system assessment.
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Description
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.
