VNSG 1323-Unit II Physical Assessment || with 100% Errorless Solutions.
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VNSG 1323-Unit II Physical Assessment
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VNSG 1323-Unit II Physical Assessment
Subjective data correct answers symptoms
experienced or known only by the patient
e.g., pain and nausea
Objective data correct answers signs
directly observed or elicited through physical examination techniques
Health history correct answers Collecting subjective information that gives inf...
VNSG 1323-Unit II Physical Assessment || with 100%
Errorless Solutions.
Subjective data correct answers symptoms
experienced or known only by the patient
e.g., pain and nausea
Objective data correct answers signs
directly observed or elicited through physical examination techniques
Health history correct answers Collecting subjective information that gives information about
patient's health status
Physical assessment correct answers collecting objective data that provides information on the
patient's body systems
Comprehensive assessment correct answers conducted when a patient firsts enters a healthcare
setting
provides a baseline for comparing later assessments
Ongoing partial assessment or follow-up assessment correct answers conducted at regular
intervals
Focused assessment correct answers conducted to assess a specific problem
Emergency assessment correct answers conducted to address life-threatening or unstable
situations
should include assessment of the airway, breathing, and circulation
Lifespan considerations correct answers growth and development patterns from infancy through
older age patients that should be considered when performing assessments
Cultural considerations correct answers normal variations and risk factors that occur in different
races and cultures should be considered when performing assessments without judgement
Patient preparation correct answers to explain the assessment in general terms to the patient.
ensure that drapes or covers will be used for privacy and
answer all of the patient's questions directly and honestly
Environment preparation correct answers privacy and respect is priority
prepare exam room with essential equipment before assessment begins
room should be warm enough to prevent chilling
equipment in exam room correct answers gown
drapes
, instruments
equipment
important sources of data for a health history correct answers family members and/or caregivers
Biographical data correct answers includes name, address, billing and insurance information,
gender, age and birth date, marital status, occupation, race, ethnic origin, religious preference,
healthcare provider, preferred language
Reasons for seeking healthcare correct answers this is described in the patient's own words why
they are there
symptoms to include in present health concern correct answers onset
location
duration
intensity
quality/description
relieving/exacerbating factors
treatments
Past medical history correct answers childhood and adult illnesses
chronic health problems and treatment
previous surgeries or hospitalizations
injuries
obstetrics history
allergies
recent and past immunization history
health maintenance screenings
over-the-counter and prescription medications/supplements
medication name, dose, frequency, and purpose for medication
Family history correct answers diseases and conditions that have genetic links
being in contact with family members with communicable diseases or environmental hazards
examples of family history that would need to be documented correct answers being in contact
with a family member who recently had pertussis ( whooping cough)
e.g., child with asthma living in a household with smokers
Functional health assessment correct answers to assess the patient's quality of life and the ability
to perform adls and iadls
(ADLs) correct answers eating, bathing, dressing, and toileting
(IADLs) correct answers house keeping, meal preparation, management, transportation, ect..
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