Health Assessment for Nursing Practice (NURS 261)

Mike Hazlett is a 26-year-old soccer player and graduate student. He is single and lives in a one-bedroom apartment with her golden retriever, Misty. Mike is a full-time graduate student in a very rigorous program, and has additional commitments to soccer, Mike says he has good friends that are supportive, and “help me stay sane”. As an athlete, Mike was proud of his healthy body and denies the use of any substances (tobacco, alcohol, recreational drugs). But eats “a little more” nowaday...

NURS 261 Final Exam Study Guide Health Assessment for Nursing Practice_2022/2023 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing Study Guide for Final Exam 2019 ABDOMEN 1. Identify the anatomy of the abdominal cavity. a. The abdominal cavity is the largest cavity in the body and contains the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, ureters, bladder, adrenal glands and major vessels. b. Esophagus lies outside abdominal cavity but is vi...

NURS 261 Mid-Term Exam Study Guide Health Assessment for Nursing Practice Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing Study Guide for Midterm • What are the different types of health assessments, and when would each be performed? P. 3 Box 1-3 • Comprehensive onset in primary care, admission to hospital, long term care (detailed hx and physical examination) • Problem-Based/Focus walk-in clinic, ER (assessment limited to a specific problem) e.g. sprained ankle • Epis...