Triage Assessment and Client Screening Quiz

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What is the purpose of triage assessment in nursing?

To determine the extent and severity of client problems (correct)

To provide immediate treatment to clients

To consult with support persons and health professionals

To perform physical assessments on clients

During the assessment phase, what is the significance of asking 'What assessment data is pertinent'?

To establish a database of the client's health history

To perform physical assessments on the client

To update, organize, and validate assessment data

To recognize cues and gather relevant assessment data (correct)

What activities are involved in collecting data before seeing the client?

Performing physical assessments

Comparing labs and following up on care requests

Obtaining health history

Reviewing records & literature (correct)

Why is it important to communicate and document assessment data?

To ensure continuity of care and inform other care providers Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nursing assessment, what is meant by 'hand off communication'?

Getting report during transition of care responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Which data can be verified by another observer and measured against an accepted standard?

Objective Data Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the AAPIE process?

Assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which method of data collection involves feeling the skin, muscles, or organs to assess for abnormalities?

Palpation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clustering data in the assessment process?

To organize cues according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can only be verified by the patient?

Subjective Data Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is described as sensations, feelings, values, beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of personal health status and life situations?

Subjective data Signup and view all the answers

In client assessment, what is an example of objective data?

The client's heart rate as measured by a healthcare professional Signup and view all the answers

When a client is too ill or unconscious to provide information, which source of data can be utilized?

Medical records Signup and view all the answers

What method of data collection involves gathering data using senses like vision, hearing, touch, and smell?

Observing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data collection method involves setting, questions, and techniques?

Interviewing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a patient interview as mentioned in the text?

Provide medical treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in patient interviews to maintain effective communication?

Offering availability at the end of the interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of nursing physical assessment?

Appraisal of health status Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question yields yes or no answers in the patient interview process?

Are you allergic to Motrin? Signup and view all the answers

What data collection method involves a systematic head-to-toe examination as per the text?

Physical Assessment Signup and view all the answers