NUR 2092 Exam 1 Rasmussen
- common north American diseases
Answer Notably, diphtheria, pertussis, and typhoid fever
- categories of cultural assessment
Answer integral component of a complete physical and health assessment
- hot/cold theory
Answer Hispanic, Arab, Asian groups positive state of total well being
- 4 humors of the body
Answer blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile
- spirituality
Answer anything that pertains to a person's relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power
- note taking draw backs
Answer breaks eye contact, shifts attention, impedes observa- tions, threatens sensitive topics
- care of the limited English speaking patient
Answer provide an interpreter and be culturally aware
- nonverbal cues 1 / 2
Answer Pieces of information acquired by observing rather than listen- ing to other people
- Traps of interviewing
- Providing False Reassurance
Answer
- Giving Unwanted Advice
- Using Authority
- Using Avoidance Language
- Engaging in Distancing
- Using Profession Jargon
- Using Leading or Biased Questions
- Talking too much
- Interrupting
- Using "why" Questions
- Adolescent interview
Answer Give undivided attention
Maintain objectivity, avoid assumptions, judgments, and lectures Ask open ended questions when possible, more to more direct questions if neces- sary Use language you both understand Restate Start with less sensitive, move to more sensitive Show concern for their perspective Choose important issues when taking a stand
- past medical history
Answer other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes
- signs and symptoms
- / 2
Answer What happened? Do you feel any pain or discomfort? Where? Do you have any numbness?Where?