What type of database is most appropriate when rapid collection of data is required and often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures?
a.
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b. focused
c. follow up
d. emergency
d
A nurse precepting a student nurse asks, "What's the most important step in the critical-thinking process?"
a. clustering subjective and objective data
b. analyzing health data
c. using evidence based assessment techniques
d. prioritizing health concerns
c
An example of subjective data is
a. decreased range of motion
b. crepitation in left knee joint
c. arthritis
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for past 3 days
d
What type of database is most appropriate for an individual who is admitted to a long-term care facility?
a. focused
b. complete
c. emergency
d. follow up
b
Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a. a sore throat
b. an earache
c. alert and oriented
d. dizziness
c
An example of objective data is
a. a report of impaired mobility from left knee pain as evidenced by an inability to walk, swelling, and pain on passive range of motion.
b. a complaint of left knee pain.
c. crepitation in the left knee joint.
d. left knee has been swollen and hot for the past 3 days.
c
Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
a. Blood glucose 126 md/dL
b. Pain rated at 7 out of 10
c. Heart rate of 76 bpm
d. Bruising on lower leg
b
A complete database is
a. used to collect data rapidly and is often compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
b. used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease.
c. used for a limited or short-term problem usually consisting of one problem, one cue complex, or one body system.
d. used to perform a thorough or comprehensive health history and physical examination.
d
A patient admitted to the hospital with asthma has the following problems identified based on an admission health history and physical assessment. Which problem is a first-level priority?
a. Ineffective self-health management
b. Impaired gas exchange
c. Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
d. Risk for infection
b
Which of the following actions/behaviors in the critical-thinking process are important for the novice nurse to remember? (Select all that apply.)
a. disregard initial cues
b. Approach assessment with a nonjudgmental attitude
c. Cluster associated assessment data
d. Perform assessment in whatever manner works for you.
e. Avoid making assumptions
b, c, e
The concept of health and healing has evolved in recent years. Which is the best description of health?
a. Health is the absence of disease.
b. Health is a dynamic process toward optimal functioning
c. Health depends on an interaction of mind, body, and spirit within the environment.
d. Health is the prevention of disease.
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