NSC209

_______ is the systematic assessment of the physical and mental status of a patient, and
findings are considered objective data.

________ 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.

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

4. Subjective data is usually referred to as_______ or symptom

5. _____ data can be seen, felt, heard, or measured by the professional nurse.

6. Palpation is the examination of the body through the use of________.

7. An effective _______is a key factor in interview process

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines ______ as “an unpleasant
sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or
described in terms of such damage”.

Localized hot, red, swollen painful areas indicate the presence of_______ and possible
infection.

10. An _______describes a hands-on data collection process

11. The usual percussion sound in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen is________

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

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

14. Knowledge of the natural and ________ sciences is a strong foundation for you.

15. Quality of pain is assessed by __

16. Effective communication is a key factor in ______process

17. The report of _______is a social transaction

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

19. Schamroth techniques are used to assess____

20. Hair color is determined by the amount of____

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

An accurate and thorough health assessment reflects the ______ and skills of a professional
nurse.

23. Auscultation is usually performed with a______

24. The bell of the stethoscope is more sensitive to_______ sounds

The _______ interview enables you to clarify points, to obtain missing information, and to
follow up on verbal and nonverbal cues identified in the health history.

26. The intensity of pain is most accurately assessed with____

The purpose of the nursing assessment is to enable you to make a clinical judgment or
diagnosis about a client‟s health status.

When viewed laterally, the angle between the skin and the nail base should be
approximately______ degrees.

29. _______ of the stethoscope is more sensitive to high-pitched sounds.

______ is the visual examination of a part or region of the body to assess normal
conditions and deviations from normal.

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

32. The nursing health assessment is used to support the identification of a________

Health assessment includes the interview, physical assessment, documentation, and ______of
findings.

34. The tips of the fingers can be used to palpate_____

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

36. The________ is sensitive to touch and temperature

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

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

39. Documentation must be accurate, confidential, appropriate, complete, and_______

40. __ helps to identify the strengths of the clients in promoting health.

41. The nails should have a _______undertone and lie flat or form a convex curve on the nail bed

Health assessment includes the interview, physical assessment, documentation, and
interpretation of______

43. IASP means___

44. ____is information that the client experiences and communicates to the nurse

Assessment of the eyes should be carried out in an orderly fashion, moving from the
extraocular structures to the_____

The process of obtaining a health history and performing a physical examination is an
intimate experience for both you and the________.

47. ______ is information that the client experiences and communicates to the nurse.

A ________ is a more abbreviated assessment used to evaluate the status of previously
identified problems and monitor for signs of new problems.

49. The data collected during an interview comes from _______and secondary sources.

Physical assessment of the ear consists of auditory screening, inspection and palpation of the
external ear and______