NSC209

The _______ obtained from the nursing history and physical examination is used to
determine the strengths of the client or responses that the client exhibits in response to health
problem.

2. _______is usually performed with a stethoscope.

A _______ takes note of actual or potential problems her patient may have during a health
assessment.

4. _________ is hand-on examination of the client

5. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is more sensitive to _______sounds.

6. The ______of pain refers to the onset and duration of the pain experience

7. ______ are used by nurses to gather information about a patient's condition.

8. The purpose of client interview is to______

The amount of time you need to complete a nursing history may vary with the format used
and your________.

The purpose of _______ is to obtain information about the client‟s health in his or her own
words and based on the client‟s own perceptions.

11. _____is the first step of the nursing process

12. Quality of pain is assessed by __

________ is usually referred to as covert (hidden) data or as a symptom, when it is perceived
by the client and cannot be observed by others.

14. _______is hand-on examination of the client.

15. The focus of _______ is attainment, sustenance, and recovery of health.

16. Schamroth techniques are used to assess____

_______ is particularly useful in evaluating sounds from the heart, lungs, abdomen and
vascular system.

18. The primary source from which data is collected is_____

19. _______ is produced when bacterial waste products mix with perspiration on the skin surface.

Auscultation is particularly useful in evaluating sounds from the heart, lungs, ______and
vascular system.

21. The advantage of an abbreviated assessment is that____

22. The bell of the _______ is more sensitive to low-pitched sounds

_______ is the process of obtaining information about patient‟s health status through
communication.

24. Subjective data is gathered during________

25. In Asian cultures, breast selfexamination may be considered a form of_______

26. _______ is observed or measured by the professional nurse.

27. Functional health patterns format for taking Nursing history was developed by______

28. The report of _______is a social transaction

During the interview and physical examination your scope of focus must be more than
problems presented by the client.

30. The _______ of the stethoscope is more sensitive to low-pitched sounds

31. _______ of a patient's health status is done through health assessments.

32. The data collected during an interview comes from primary and _______sources

The information obtained from the nursing history and physical examination is used to
determine the strengths of the client or responses that the client exhibits in response
to______.

_______ is an assessment technique involving the production of sound to obtain formation
about the underlying area.

Data that can be observed by one person and verified by another person observing the same
patient are known as_______

______ is listening to sounds produced by the body to assess normal conditions and
deviations from normal.

37. ______ is used to determine exact ROM in joints with limited ROM

38. An accurate and thorough _______ reflects the knowledge and skills of a professional nurse.

Objective data is obtained through________ to determine the patient‟s physical status,
limitations, and assets.

40. Pain is essential in comprehensive health assessment.

41. An effective _______is a key factor in interview process

42. Subjective data is usually referred to as_______ or symptom

Behaviors indicative of ______ include facial grimace, moaning, crying or screaming,
guarding or immobilization of a body part, tossing and turning, and rhythmic movements.

44. The first step of the nursing process is known as______

45. Objective data is observed or measured by the_____

46. Gray hair can occur as a result of decreased melanin,_______ or aging.

47. Creating a climate of trust and respect is critical to establishing a _______relationship.

_______ determine if a patient has responded to nursing care sufficiently enough to be
recommended for discharge.

49. An accurate and thorough health assessment reflects the knowledge and skills of a____

Health assessment includes the interview, physical assessment, ______ , and interpretation of
findings.