Introduction to Health Assessment
A Sign is
are objective data observed, felt, heard, or measured
A Monofilament is used for what?
A monofilament is a small, flexible, wire-like device attached to a handle used to test for sensation on the lower extremities
The Introduction Phase of the Interview includes
Greeting the patient, introducing self, describe the purpose and process of the assessment
The General Inspection includes what?
ABBE: Appearance, Body Structure and Position, Body Movement, and Emotional Status.
Pain which may be intermittent or continuous, lasting more than 6 months is what?
Persistent or Chronic Pain
A Symptom is
subjective data perceived and reported by the patient.
A Doppler does what?
Detects difficult-to-hear vascular sounds such as peripheral pulses
The Present Health Status includes
Current health conditions, Medications, Allergies
What route for a temperature poorly reflects core temperature in an adult
Axillary
The definition of pain by McCaffery is what?
“pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing wherever he says it does"
Types of Health Assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Problem-based/focused assessment
Episodic/follow-up assessment
Shift assessment
Screening assessment/examination
A Snellen Chart reads 20/60 what does this mean.
The top number indicates the distance between the patient and the chart, and the bottom number indicates the distance at which a person with normal vision should be able to read that line of the chart.
Inspection, Palpation, Auscultation, and Percussion
The regularity of pulsations refers to what
The pulse rhythm
What type of pain has a recent onset (less than 6 months), results from tissue damage, is usually self-limiting, and ends when the tissue heals?
Acute pain
Primary Prevention is what
Protection to prevent the occurrence of disease.
e.g. Immunizations, pollution control, nutrition, exercise
A Goniometer does what?
Measures the degree of flexion or extension of a joint
The Past Health History includes
Childhood illnesses
Surgeries
Hospitalizations
Accidents or Injuries
Immunizations
Last Examinations
Obstetric history
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure is called what?
The pulse pressure, which normally ranges from 30 to 40 mm Hg.
Results from activation of essentially normal neural systems producing somatic or visceral pain.
Nociceptive pain
Secondary Prevention is what
Early identification of disease before it becomes symptomatic to halt the progression of the pathologic process.
e.g. Screening examinations and self-examination practices (e.g., colorectal screening, mammography, blood pressure screening)
A Neurological hammer is used for what?
A neurologic hammer can also be used to test deep tendon reflexes
The Personal and Psychosocial History includes
Personal status
Family and social relationships
Diet
Functional/Ability
Mental health
Tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use
Health promotion activities
Environment
The maximum pressure exerted on arteries when the ventricles contract or eject blood from the heart is called what?
Systolic blood pressure
Pain that occurs from an abnormal processing of sensory input by the central or peripheral nervous systems is called what?
Neuropathic pain