Assessment Basics
Part of the hand best for assessing temperature.
What is the Dorsal (back) surface of the hand
This vital sign is regulated by the hypothalamus.
What is Temperature?
Pain lasting longer than 6 months is classified as what?
What is Chronic pain?
This BMI number indicates obesity in adults.
What is 30 or greater?
What finding suggests dehydration?
What is Poor skin turgor?
This part of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds.
What is the Bell?
The normal adult resting heart rate range according to the text book.
What is 50–95 bpm?
What type of pain results from nerve damage?
What is Neuropathic pain?
Which nutrient is especially important during adolescence?
What is calcium?
What is the most important risk factor for skin cancer?
What is UV exposure?
This type of assessment is used to assess underlying tissue density.
What is percussion?
Systolic blood pressure reflects this type of contraction.
What is left ventricular contraction?
What term describes a sudden spike of pain despite medication?
What is Breakthrough pain?
What assessment method records food intake over several days?
What is a food diary?
This layer of skin produces new cells.
What is the Basal layer of epidermis?
This behavior finding is typically considered normal in adults.
What is Appropriate mood and affect
Respirations should be counted without telling the patient for this reason.
What is altered breathing patterns?
What is the most reliable indicator of pain?
What is Patient self-reported?
The most common anthropometric measurements to assess nutritional status.
What is weight and height?
This pigment protects against UV radiation?
What is Melanin?
The BMI primarily screens for ____ and _______.
What is Obesity and malnutrition?
Blood pressure is most directly affected by this factor.
What is Cardiac Output?
Which pain assessment tool would be the best choice when assessing this child’s pain?
What is Faces Pain Scale?
What measurement best indicates abdominal fat distribution?
What is waist circumference ?
What nail finding suggests clubbing?
What is an angle greater than 180°