Emergency Assessment in Healthcare
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Emergency Assessment in Healthcare

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Which type of assessment involves data collection that occurs after a comprehensive database is established?

Ongoing or Partial Assessment

When is a focused or problem-oriented assessment typically done?

When a patient presents with a specific health concern

What is the purpose of validation in the context of health assessment?

To verify that the data is accurate and factual

Which model is NOT considered a nursing model in the text provided?

<p>The Wellness Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of assessment would a nurse include the client's perception of health, past health history, lifestyle, and objective and subjective data?

<p>Initial Comprehensive Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an emergency assessment usually take place?

<p>When a patient comes in with immediate health concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has influenced the expansion of nurses' roles according to the text?

<p>Aging population</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method employed by acute care nurses in the 1980s for the delivery of care?

<p>Relying on primary care delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role has emerged in the 21st century impacting health assessment, as per the text?

<p>Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has led to downsizing, budget cuts, and restructuring in health care priorities?

<p>Demand for documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which time period did American Journal of Public Health report routine client and home inspection by Public Health Nurses (PHNs)?

<p>1930s</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique was recorded as part of independent nursing practice in 1901, according to the text?

<p>Palpation and auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major concern in an emergency assessment?

<p>Determine the status of the client's life-sustaining physical functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which framework evaluates the effects of mind, body, and environment in relation to a person's ability to perform ADLs?

<p>Functional Health Framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of frameworks mentioned in the text?

<p>Functional Health Framework, Cephalocaudal Framework, Body Systems Framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns, which one includes evaluation of coping and stress tolerance?

<p>Coping-Stress Tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of assessing ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) during an emergency?

<p>Detecting life-threatening conditions like cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does thorough assessment not cover areas not related to the problem?

<p>It may lead to unnecessary delays in treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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