NURS 1543 Week 1 Study Guide with
Correct Answers
Assessment - Answer-Collection of data about an individual's health state
What is the purpose of an assessment? - Answer-To give the HCP the information needed to make a
judgement or diagnosis on the basis of data from various sources
Subjectiv...
What are some reasons for a patient to seek care? - Answer✔✔-They are experiencing signs and
symptoms.
Signs - Something quantifiable through a lab test or something that is visually seen by the health care
provider
Symptoms - Subjective, a irmeasurable sensation experienced by the patient
When collecting subjective data what are some of the symptomatic characteristics the HCP are assesing?
- Answer✔✔-Character or quality
Location
Timing
Setting
Aggravating or relieving factors
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