NSG 122 - Nursing Fundamental Concepts
Exam 1
Question:
This type of data is observable and measurable data that can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by someone other than the person experiencing them, and observed by one person can be verified by another person observing the same patient.
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Objective Data
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This type of data is collected from the patient are usually accurate; what the patient says.
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Subjective
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Question:
What are different types of data collection?
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The nursing history and physical assessment are primary components of data collection.
Question:
What are the four methods used to collect data during the physical assessment?
Answer:
Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation
Question:
In reference to collecting data during the physical assessment, which method is the use of the sense of touch to assess skin temperature, turgor, texture, and moisture as well as vibrations within the body?
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Palpation
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Question:
In reference to collecting data during the physical assessment, which method is the act of listening with a stethoscope to sounds produced within the body?
Answer:
Auscultation
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In reference to collecting data during the physical assessment, which method is the process of performing deliberate, purposeful observations in a systematic manner?
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Inspection
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In reference to collecting data during the physical assessment, which method is the act of striking one object against another to produce sound?
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Percussion
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This is an important part of assessment because invalid information can lead to inappropriate nursing care; the act of confirming or verifying. The purpose is to keep data as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
Answer:
Validation
Question:
How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis?
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Nursing diagnoses differ significantly from medical diagnoses in that they are focused on the human response to the health issue or concern, rather than on identifying and curing the issue itself. Nursing diagnoses permit the nurse to appropriately plan and organize client care in order to best achieve safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
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How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a collaborative problem?
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The primary responsibility is the nurses. The prescription for treatment comes from nursing, medicine, and other disciplines. When the nurse writes patient outcomes that require delegated medical orders for goal achievement.
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