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NUR 100 Assessment

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nursing process is defined as   systematic, rational method of planning/providing nursing care, assuring pt needs are met  
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assessment   collect, organize, validate, document pt data  
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diagnosing   analyze and synthesize data  
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planning   determine how to prevent, reduce, resolve pt problems  
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implementing   perform planned nursing interventions, reassess pt and document effectiveness of interventions  
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evaluation   measure the achievement of goals earlier created  
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4 types of assessment   initial, problem focused, emergency, time lapsed  
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collecting data   gathering info about pt health status  
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organizing data   putting data into organized format  
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validating data   verifying data is complete and accurate  
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documenting data   recording data in factual manner  
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health history includes   biographic data, chief complaint of visit, history of present illness, past/family history, lifestyle, social data, psych data, patterns of healthcare  
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subjective data   symptoms, described, observed-anything measurable  
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objective   anything patient or healthcare personnel or family member says about patient and/or illness  
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interviewing   planned communication, conversation with a purpose  
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directive interview   structure that obtains specific info  
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nondirective interview   builds understand & relationship between nurse and pt  
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closed-ended ?'s   restrictive, "yes" or "no" answers  
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open-ended ?'s   allow pt to explore & express feelings  
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neutral ?'s   pt answers without influence or direction from nurse  
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leading ?'s   direct pt's answers to assessment ?'s  
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs   self-actualization, esteem, love/belonging, safety, physiological  
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2 components of health status   health history & physical examination  
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purpose of physical exam   obtain baseline data, validate data obtained in nursing history, aid in establishing nursing diagnoses and plan of care for pts  
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health exam materials   stethoscope, pen light, sphygmomanometer, thermometer, otoscope, nasal speculum, lubricant, tongue blades, reflex hammer, gloves, cotton applicators  
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position of pt lying on back, bent knees, hips externally rotated, small pillow under head and soles of feet on surface   dorsal recumbent  
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position of pt lying on back, legs extended with or without pillow under head   supine  
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position of pt lying on back, feet supported in stirrups, hips in line with edge of table   lithotomy  
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position of pt side lying with lower arm behind body, upper leg flexed at hip and knee, upper arm flexed at shoulder and elbow   sims'  
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position of pt lying on abdomen with head turned to side with/without pillow   prone  
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observations of visual inspection   moisture, color, texture of skin/surfaces, shape, position, size, symmetry  
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observations during palpation   texture, temperature, vibration, position, size, mobility of organs, distention, pulsation, tenderness/pain  
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observations during percussion   shape & size by establishing borders of organs, indication of fluid buildup, air buildup, or if it's solid  
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5 sounds to listen for during percussions   flatness, dullness, resonance, hyperresonance, tympany  
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2 types of percussion   direct: striking area with finger pads indirect: strike object held against body  
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2 types of auscultation   direct: use of unaided ear indirect: use of stethoscope  
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ausculation sounds referred to using   pitch: frequency of vibrations, intensity: loudness or softness, duration: length of sound, quality: description of sound  
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general survey   involves observing pt's general appearance, socioeconomic status, current situation  
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what to look for in general survey   appearance and mental status, culture, education level, socioeconomic status, current situation  
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vital signs are for   establishing baseline data, detect health problems  
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vital signs   temperature, pain, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, o2 saturation  
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gerontology   study of aging or older adults  
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geriatrics   medical care of older adults  
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role of geriatric nurse   provider of care, teacher, manager, advocate, research consumer  
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care settings for older adults   acute care, long term care, hospice, rehabilitation, community  
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neuromuscular effects of aging   loss of height, bone mass, weight, joint stiffness, impaired balance  
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interventions for neuromuscular aging   active/passive ROM, P.E. programs, adequate vit D and Ca+ intake, fall prevention  
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changes in vision   decreased visual acuity, decreased adaptation to darkness, decreased near and far vision, difficulty distinguishing colors  
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