*Reviewed* Health Assessment ATI
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What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
To gather comprehensive information about a patient's health status.
Which technique is primarily used to assess lung sounds?
Ausculta...
*Reviewed* Health Assessment ATI
Exam Questions and Answers |100%
Correct| 2024/2025 Latest Version!!
What is the primary purpose of a health assessment?
To gather comprehensive information about a patient's health status.
Which technique is primarily used to assess lung sounds?
Auscultation.
What does the acronym "SOAP" stand for in documentation?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
During a physical assessment, how should the nurse assess the patient's abdomen?
In a systematic manner, starting with inspection, then palpation, percussion, and finally
auscultation.
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?
60 to 100 beats per minute.
Which assessment finding might indicate respiratory distress?
Use of accessory muscles during breathing.
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,What is the expected range for adult blood pressure?
Systolic 90-120 mmHg and diastolic 60-80 mmHg.
What does a high-pitched wheezing sound during auscultation typically indicate?
Airway constriction, commonly seen in asthma.
When inspecting a patient’s skin, what are some characteristics to note?
Color, temperature, moisture, and turgor.
What does the "P" in the "PQRST" model for pain assessment stand for?
Provocation or palliation.
Which of the following is considered a vital sign?
Temperature.
How should a nurse assess the pupils during a neurological assessment?
Check for size, shape, equality, and reaction to light.
What is the term used to describe a patient’s awareness of their surroundings?
Orientation.
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, In which part of the assessment should the nurse ask about a patient’s medical history?
Subjective assessment.
What does a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 indicate?
The patient is fully alert and oriented.
When palpating the abdomen, what indicates a possible issue?
Tenderness or rigidity.
What should a nurse do first when a patient reports chest pain?
Assess the patient's vital signs.
How can a nurse assess for dehydration during a physical exam?
Check skin turgor and mucous membranes.
What is a common symptom of hypotension?
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Which laboratory value is most indicative of kidney function?
Creatinine.
What is the significance of a patient's history of smoking during a health assessment?
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