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What are the five basic assessment techniques? Explain each.
- 1) Inspection - visual examination of body parts
- 2) Palpation - uses touch to detech, temp, texture, mobility, etc.
- 3) Percussion - involves tapping the body with fingertips to evaluate the size and consistancy of body organs and discover fluid in body cavities.
- 4) Ausculation - listening with a stethoscope to sounds produced by the body.
- 5) Olfaction - uses the sense of small to dectect abnormalities.
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During an assessment, why would you palpate tender areas last?
Because it can cause the patient to become tense and hinder the assessment.
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What is included in the general survey?
An assessment of the patient's vital signs, height & weight, general behavior, and appearance.
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A patient interviewing is having trouble breathing during a general assessment - what do you do?
Defer general assessment until later and focus immediately on body system affected. Signs establish priorities re: what part of the exam to conduct first.
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Which of the following can a NAP not perform:
1. Vital signs after initial assessment
2. Bedbath
3. Monitor oral intake and urinary output
4. Conduct a general survey on the patient
4. Conduct a general survey on the patient. Assessments are the responsibility of the RN or higher.
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What are the normal ranges for the following:
a. Urine specific gravity
b. Hematocrit
- a. Urine specific gravity-1.010 to 1.030
- b. Hematocrit - 38% to 47% for females; 40% to 54% for males.
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When measuring urine output, you should notify a healthcare provider if the urine output is ____ ____ ____mL.
less than 30
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Name Airborne diseases
Airborne: TB, measles, chickenpox, smallpox
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Name droplet diseases
Droplet: pertusis, influenzae, meningitis
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