Nsg 3133 Physical Assessment CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT

These flashcards cover key concepts from the introduction to health assessment, aiming to help with understanding and memorizing crucial information for nursing practice.

Health Assessment

A systematic method of collecting and analyzing data essential for creating a patient-centered plan of care.

Components of Health Assessment

Includes subjective data (history), objective data (physical examination), and documentation of data.

Subjective Data

Patient's descriptions and reports about their symptoms.

Objective Data

Observations and assessments made by the nurse regarding the patient's condition.

Documentation

The legal permanent record of a patient's health status that improves the plan of care.

Types of Health Assessments

Includes comprehensive, focused, episodic, shift, and screening assessments.

Clinical Reasoning

The process of using data gathered in health assessment to create an actionable plan of care.

Data Organization

The method of clustering data based on body systems or conceptual formats to identify problems.

Primary Health Promotion

Preventing disease from developing through promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Secondary Health Promotion

Screening efforts aimed at promoting early detection of disease.

Tertiary Health Promotion

Minimizing disability from chronic illness or injury to achieve the most productive life within limitations.