NUR 166 Chap 14-17 Exam #2 with
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patient support people; patient data - ANSWER- The primary source of patient
data is the patient. But, two other sources of patient data are available, the are
initial assessment - ANSWER- The type of nursing assessment that is performed
during the nurse's initial contact with the patient and involves collecting data
about all aspects of the patient's health is called the
validation - ANSWER- When a nurse confirms or verifies the data collected upon
assessment to keep it free of error, bias, or misinterpretation, he or she is
performing the act of
Patient Centered Assessment Method (PCAM) - ANSWER- The ___ is a health
care tool practitioners use to assess patient complexity using the social
determinants of health, which affect the person's ability to manage his or her
health.
focused - ANSWER- A nurse who gathers data about a newly diagnosed case of
hypertension in a 52 yo patient is performing a ___ type of assessment.
time-lapsed - ANSWER- When the nurse compares the current status of a patient
to the initial assessment performed during the admitting process, he or she is
performing a ___ type of assessment.
minimum data set - ANSWER- Most schools of nursing and health care
institutions establish the specific information that must be collected from every
patient in a structured assessment form. This information is known as
Objective Data - ANSWER- Observable and measurable information that can be
seen, heard, or felt by someone other than the person experiencing it.
, Observation - ANSWER- The conscious and deliberate use of the five physical
senses to gather information.
Nursing History - ANSWER- Clearly identifies the patient strengths and
weaknesses, health risks, and potential and existing health problems.
Interview - ANSWER- A planned communication to obtain patient data.
Physical Assessment - ANSWER- The examination of a patient for objective data
the may better define the patient's condition and help the nurse in planning care.
Validation - ANSWER- The act of confirming or verifying data.
Time-Lapsed Assessment (Ongoing) - ANSWER- Compares a patient's current
status to baseline data obtained earlier.
Database - ANSWER- Includes all the pertinent patient information collected by
the nurse and other health care professionals, enabling a comprehensive and
effective plan of care to be designed and implemented for the patient.
Focused Assessment - ANSWER- The gathering of data about a specific problem
that has already been identified.
Health Assessment - ANSWER- May be used by nurses to help patients identify
potential and actual health risks and to explore the habits, behaviors, beliefs,
attitudes, and values that influence their health.
Objective Data Example - ANSWER- Redness and swelling are noticed at the site
of an incision
Subjective Data Example - ANSWER- A patient complains of pain in his left arm.
collaborative - ANSWER- When a nurse writes a patient outcome that requires
pain medication for goal achievement, the situation is a ___ problem.
cues - ANSWER- Patient complains of chills and nausea are considered
significant data or
standard or norm - ANSWER- When determining the significance of a patient's ua,
the normative values to which the data can be compared are termed a
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patient support people; patient data - ANSWER- The primary source of patient
data is the patient. But, two other sources of patient data are available, the are
initial assessment - ANSWER- The type of nursing assessment that is performed
during the nurse's initial contact with the patient and involves collecting data
about all aspects of the patient's health is called the
validation - ANSWER- When a nurse confirms or verifies the data collected upon
assessment to keep it free of error, bias, or misinterpretation, he or she is
performing the act of
Patient Centered Assessment Method (PCAM) - ANSWER- The ___ is a health
care tool practitioners use to assess patient complexity using the social
determinants of health, which affect the person's ability to manage his or her
health.
focused - ANSWER- A nurse who gathers data about a newly diagnosed case of
hypertension in a 52 yo patient is performing a ___ type of assessment.
time-lapsed - ANSWER- When the nurse compares the current status of a patient
to the initial assessment performed during the admitting process, he or she is
performing a ___ type of assessment.
minimum data set - ANSWER- Most schools of nursing and health care
institutions establish the specific information that must be collected from every
patient in a structured assessment form. This information is known as
Objective Data - ANSWER- Observable and measurable information that can be
seen, heard, or felt by someone other than the person experiencing it.
, Observation - ANSWER- The conscious and deliberate use of the five physical
senses to gather information.
Nursing History - ANSWER- Clearly identifies the patient strengths and
weaknesses, health risks, and potential and existing health problems.
Interview - ANSWER- A planned communication to obtain patient data.
Physical Assessment - ANSWER- The examination of a patient for objective data
the may better define the patient's condition and help the nurse in planning care.
Validation - ANSWER- The act of confirming or verifying data.
Time-Lapsed Assessment (Ongoing) - ANSWER- Compares a patient's current
status to baseline data obtained earlier.
Database - ANSWER- Includes all the pertinent patient information collected by
the nurse and other health care professionals, enabling a comprehensive and
effective plan of care to be designed and implemented for the patient.
Focused Assessment - ANSWER- The gathering of data about a specific problem
that has already been identified.
Health Assessment - ANSWER- May be used by nurses to help patients identify
potential and actual health risks and to explore the habits, behaviors, beliefs,
attitudes, and values that influence their health.
Objective Data Example - ANSWER- Redness and swelling are noticed at the site
of an incision
Subjective Data Example - ANSWER- A patient complains of pain in his left arm.
collaborative - ANSWER- When a nurse writes a patient outcome that requires
pain medication for goal achievement, the situation is a ___ problem.
cues - ANSWER- Patient complains of chills and nausea are considered
significant data or
standard or norm - ANSWER- When determining the significance of a patient's ua,
the normative values to which the data can be compared are termed a
