What is the purpose of a structured head-to-toe examination in a complete physical exam?

To identify changes in a patient's body systems

To diagnose mental health conditions

What should be done with unusual or abnormal findings during a physical exam?

Use them to support history data or trigger new questions

Record them without further action

What should be done with the information gathered from a physical exam?

Collate it with medical records

Keep it confidential and unrecorded

When should a complete health assessment ideally be conducted for a patient?

Upon arrival at the healthcare facility

After the patient has been discharged

Only if the patient requests it

During the patient's first follow-up appointment

What should be done for a critically ill patient coming into the ER regarding their complete assessment?

Wait until the patient is stable

Complete the assessment immediately

What might a patient with dementia require during a complete assessment?

A different healthcare facility

For a patient with a professional relationship with the nurse, what is typically needed during a complete assessment?

Just updates (follow-up appointment)

What does a complete total health assessment include?

Complete health history and full physical examination

What is the purpose of describing current and past health state in a complete total health assessment?

To form a baseline to measure all future changes

To focus only on current issues

What does an episodic or problem-centered assessment mainly concern?

One problem, one cue complex, or one body system

What is the purpose of a follow-up in health assessment?

To evaluate the status of identified problems at regular intervals

To conduct emergency procedures

Which of the following is a key aspect of emergency data collection?

Rapid collection of data with lifesaving measures

During an emergency assessment, what is simultaneously assessed along with questioning the person?

Airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, and disability

Elvira is a 75 y.o. female who was seen last week in the clinic for complaints of sore throat. Strep screen was positive and she received a course of antibiotics. She has returned today for a visit. What type of assessment do you think should be performed?

Comprehensive Health Assessment

Hagar is an 89-year-old male patient who just arrived at the long-term care nursing facility for admission. He is accompanied by his family. What type of assessment should be completed?

Comprehensive Health Assessment

What is the primary focus of nursing assessments?

Diagnoses and treatment of the actual or potential human responses

Diagnoses and treatments of the disease

Identifying the cause of diseases

What is the primary focus of medical assessments?

Diagnoses and treatments of the disease

Diagnoses and treatment of the actual or potential human responses

Which of the following is a key aspect of nursing assessments?

Identifies many contributing factors to the individual's health and wellness

What is the main goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative?

To increase quality of life by creating guidelines for healthy lifestyle

To promote technological advancements in healthcare

To focus solely on mental health issues

Which organization provides the data for Healthy People 2030?

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What does the Healthy People 2030 framework identify?

Risk factors, health issues, and diseases of concern in the United States

How does Healthy People 2030 aim to impact a person's life?

By promoting health and disease prevention

By increasing financial stability

By enhancing technological skills

By focusing on career development

What is one of the roles of a nurse in assessment?

Use findings to decide where the patient needs the most care

Which of the following is a responsibility of a nurse in promoting health?

Promote health and prevent disease

Focus solely on physical health

What is a key aspect of a nurse's role in patient education?

Educate and counsel individuals, families, groups, and communities

Educate and counsel only doctors

Educate only on medication usage

Counsel only in emergency situations

How do nurses contribute to patient safety and quality of care?

Make judgments that will impact patient safety and quality of care

Focus only on administrative tasks

Delegate all decisions to doctors

Why is it important for a nurse to carefully watch and listen to the patient?

To determine what additional questions to ask

When does assessment begin according to the health assessment wrap-up?

Before you even step into a patient's room

What is one of the purposes of health assessment as mentioned in the wrap-up?

To identify teaching opportunities for health promotion/disease prevention

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the World Health Organization in 2018, what is health defined as?

The absence of disease or infirmity

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

The presence of physical fitness

A state of mental and emotional stability

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Bates text define health?

As the absence of disease

As a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

As the relative state in which a person can live to his or her potential

As the ability to perform daily activities without assistance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Bates text, how many parts or 'facets' of health are identified?

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A nursing health assessment is used to:

To make a medical diagnosis

Evaluate the health status of a person

Look for risk factors

Identify educational needs

Develop a plan of care

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main components of a health assessment?

Comprehensive Health History and Complete Physical Examination

Risk Factor Analysis and Education Plan

Nursing Plan and Health Status Evaluation

Physical Therapy and Mental Health Assessment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a health assessment?

To evaluate the health status, look for risk factors, and develop a nursing plan of care

To diagnose diseases and prescribe medication

To conduct laboratory tests and imaging studies

To provide emergency medical treatment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is included in a comprehensive health history?

Favorite hobbies

Past medical history

Current job title

Future travel plans

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Chapter 1

47 questions

According to the World Health Organization in 2018, what is health defined as?

How does the Bates text define health?

According to the Bates text, how many parts or 'facets' of health are identified?

A nursing health assessment is used to:

What are the two main components of a health assessment?

What is the purpose of a health assessment?

Which of the following is included in a comprehensive health history?

What aspect of a person's background is considered in a comprehensive health history?

Which of the following is NOT typically part of a comprehensive health history?

In a comprehensive health history, which factor is assessed to understand a person's growth and maturity?

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