NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module 3 Quiz Study Guide

NUR 2180 Physical Assessment Module 3 Quiz Study Guide Physical Assessment Module 3 Quiz Study Guide 1. Know the difference between subjective and objective data o Subjective data (symptom) - is what the client (or family member) tells you o Objective data (sign) - is measurable like vital signs or lab results, or what the nurse observes, feels, hears, and smells. 2. Know the components of General Survey, Past Health History, and Comprehensive Health History o General survey – physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior o Past health history – childhood illnesses, hospitalization/surgeries, accidents/injuries, major diseases/illnesses, immunizations, recent travel/military services, and date of last examination o Comprehensive health history – health history, past health history, family history, review of symptoms, HEENT, respiratory, cardiovascular, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, female/male reproductive, musculoskeletal, and neurological, and psychosocial profile 3. Remember not to provide false assurances to patients, only facts 4. Familiarize yourself with cultural competence o Cultural competence – caregivers apply a universal concept of understanding to all contextual aspects of care 5. Study the different types of nutritional assessments (food diary, 24-hour recall, calorie count, etc.) o History – the nurse needs to consider items such as eating patterns, changes in appetite or taste, illnesses, food allergies, medications, family history, etc o Food diary – The food diary is the most comprehensive method. It requires the client to write down everything they eat and drink over a period, e.g. a week or