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1
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Why is the pain scale subjective data?

A

Because it is only specific to them patient themself

2
Q

When would you do a holistic assessment?

A

For long term care patients

3
Q

A focused assessment is done for what?

A

For patients coming in for an sore ankle, cold, burn etc

4
Q

What kind of assessment is the Gordon’s Functional Assessment?

A

A holistic assessment

5
Q

Name the examination sequence that you would do upon meeting a patient for the first time?

A

Presenting problem
Previous medical history

Screening (Health promotion)
Focused (Problem centred)

Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation

6
Q

What can a high HR and a low BP indicate?

A

Hypovolaemia

7
Q

Whats the difference between medical and nursing diagnosis?

A

Medical diagnoses disease and the treatment for that

Nursing diagnoses focuses on response to health or illness and Nurse treats problem within scope of practice

8
Q

Nursing diagnosis must always be:

A

Patient- centered

9
Q

For nursing goals, SVCPT=

A
  • Subject
  • Verb
  • Special Conditions
  • Performance criteria
  • Target Time
10
Q

What are the steps in the clinical Judgement Model/

A

Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, Reflecting