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NUFT 204 Exam 1 (Latest -
- 7 parts of health history
Answer:
"1.Biographical data 2.Reason for seeking care - C/C 3.Current health or history of current illness - HPI (history of present illness 4.Past health
- Family history
- Review of systems - Head to toe 7.Functional assessment or ADLs "
- Examples of Biographical data in health hstory
Answer: "Name
• Address and phone number • Age and birth date • Birthplace • Sex • Marital status • Race • Ethnic origin • Occupation—usual and present • Source of information "
- Reason for seeking care in health history C/C
Answer: a brief, spontaneous statement in the person's own words that describes the reason for the visit (formerly called "Chief Complaint" or CC) Example - "I couldn't eat for two days because I was throwing up." "
- Objective
Answer: something that can be observed - example vomiting
- Subjective
Answer: something the patient says to me I can debate that. Ex. Nauseas
- Present Health or History of Present Illness (HPI) in health history
Answer: PQRSTU mnemonic:
P: Provocative or palliative
Q: Quality or quantity
R: Region or radiation
S: Severity scale
T: Timing 1 / 4
U: Understand patient's perception "
7. PQRSTU
Answer:
P: Provocative or palliative
Q: Quality or quantity
R: Region or radiation S: Severity scale
T: Timing
U: Understand patient's perception "
- Past health in health history
Answer:
Childhood illnesses Accidents or injuries Serious or chronic illnesses Hospitalizations Operations Obstetric history Immunizations Last examination date Allergies Current medications
- Family History in Health History
Answer:
Age and health or cause of death of blood relatives Health of close family members (spouse, children) Family history of various conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, blood disorders, cancer, obesity, mental illness, and others • Family tree (genogram)
10. The "review of systems" in the health history is:
- an evaluation of past and present health state of each body system.
- a documentation of the problem as perceived by the patient.
- a record of objective findings.
- a short statement of general health status.
Answer: Head to toe assessment A.
- Functional Assessment - Including ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) in Health history
Answer:
Self-esteem, self-concept Activity/exercise 2 / 4
Sleep/rest Nutrition/elimination Interpersonal relationships/resources Spiritual resources Coping and stress management Personal habits Tobacco Alcohol Street drugs Environment/hazards Occupational health Intimate partner violence
- Perception of Health
Answer:
How do you define health?How do you view your situation now?What are your concerns/goals?What do you think will happen in the future?What do you expect from your health care providers?
- Why should we have scientific knowledge during hygiene
Answer: Before we pro- vide hygiene care we need to identify any diseases the patient may have that may affect their skin or their mouth. Take note of any skin abnormalities for allergies in order to prevent injury.
- describe a Normal Nail
Answer: normal nail is transparent, smooth, and convex, with a pink nail bed and a translucent white tip.
- Why pay attention to feet, hands and nails
Answer: to prevent infection, odor, and injury. Specially for diabetics and those with circulation issues.
- Mucous membranes
Answer: mouth, eyes, nose, ears, vaginal and rectal areas
- Xerostomia
Answer: Dry mouth, can be caused my drugs like pyschiatric drugs.
- Oral cavity is lined with
Answer: Mucous membranes. All mucuous membranes should be smooth without lesions
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- Normal oral mucosa...
Answer: light pink, soft, moist, smooth, and without lesions
- Things that impair salivary secretion
Answer: Medications, exposure to radiation, mouth breathing, alcohol-based products
- Gingivitis
Answer: inflammation of the gums
- things that affect hair characteristics
Answer: hormonal changes, nutrition, emotional stress, physical stress, aging, infection, and other illnesses
- alopecia
Answer: hair loss
24. During hygiene, assess:
Answer: emotional status, health promotion practices, health care education needs
- Factors influencing hygiene
Answer: Social practices, personal preferences, body image, socioeconomic status, health beliefs and motivation, cultural variables, developmental stage, physical condition
- critical thinking during hygiene
Answer:
Integrate nursing knowledge.Consider developmental and cultural influences.Think creatively.Be nonjudgmental and confident.Draw on your own experiences.Rely on professional standards.
- Nursing Process
Answer: five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating (ADPIE)
- Hygiene Assessment
Answer:
Ability to perform self care skin feet and nails oral cavity use of sensory aids normal cultural hygiene care
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