Health History

what do you first address while prepping a client for an assessment?

physiological and psychological needs (ex. pain, fatigue, anxiety)

after addressing all needs, what do you do to prep a patient for an assessment?

• explain what to expect

• explain the body structures that will be examined after getting history

• reassure it should not be painful (be honest)

• maintain privacy

what kind of explaination should you do at the beginning of an assessment?

an overall explaination

what kind of explaination should you do at the during an assessment?

a detailed description when you get to specific parts

what to keep in mind when prepping environment

have whatever you need for the assessment ready before starting

why do we identify growth and development patterns?

there are variations and deviations from babies to elders

• dont make assumptions

what should be considered during assessment?

• age

• cultures

ways to collect data

• observation

• data provided by client

• physical exam techniques

• review of health record

• info from family

• info from other health professionals

what is biographical data?

data usually taken from admission (demographical data)

use ___ ended questions when asking for reason theyre seeking care

open

what is functional health?

how the patient’s health or illness affects their ability to take care of themselves and do daily activities

why is a functional health assessment important?

it helps to identify the effects of health or illness on a patient’s self-care abilities