NSG 2317 Lecture 1 – Introduction to Health Assessment Nursing
Notes
What is the patient trajectory? - ✔✔The path a patient takes from seeking care to treatment
and evaluation.
What is subjective data? - ✔✔Information reported by the patient, such as symptoms and
health history.
What is objective data? - ✔✔Information observed or discovered by the healthcare provider,
such as vital signs and examination findings.
Give examples of subjective data. - ✔✔Pain rating, sensation description, duration of
symptoms, etc.
Give examples of objective data. - ✔✔Temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, palpable
deformities.
What is the database? - ✔✔A combination of patient records, lab studies, and diagnostic tests
used for diagnosis.
How is diagnosis made? - ✔✔Based on the information in the database.
How does nursing diagnosis differ from medical diagnosis? - ✔✔Nursing diagnosis focuses on
the patient's response to the health issue, while medical diagnosis focuses on the disease or
condition itself.
What happens during evaluation? - ✔✔The effectiveness of treatment is assessed, and the
patient's condition and symptoms are monitored.
, Part of the nursing process
What should healthcare professionals do if symptoms persist or treatment is not effective? -
✔✔They should revisit earlier parts of the patient trajectory and health issue manifestation to
reassess and adjust the plan of care.
Why is assessment important? - ✔✔It forms the basis for clinical judgment and helps
determine how the patient is responding to care.
What should an assessment include? - ✔✔A systematic approach to data collection, critical
judgment, and organization.
What is 1st level priority? - ✔✔Immediately life-threatening
Ex:Anaphylaxis, compromised airway, circulation problems.
What is 2nd level priority? - ✔✔Requires prompt intervention to prevent deterioration
Ex:Stroke, migraines, abnormal lab values, acute pain, change in mental status.
What is 3rd level priority? - ✔✔Important, but no threat of imminent or short-term harm
Ex:Broken bones, mobility issues, flu, excessive substance use
What are collaborative problems - ✔✔Health issues that require the involvement of multiple
healthcare disciplines
Examples of conditions requiring collaborative treatment - ✔✔Diabetes, autoimmune
disorders, financial impairment
Notes
What is the patient trajectory? - ✔✔The path a patient takes from seeking care to treatment
and evaluation.
What is subjective data? - ✔✔Information reported by the patient, such as symptoms and
health history.
What is objective data? - ✔✔Information observed or discovered by the healthcare provider,
such as vital signs and examination findings.
Give examples of subjective data. - ✔✔Pain rating, sensation description, duration of
symptoms, etc.
Give examples of objective data. - ✔✔Temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, palpable
deformities.
What is the database? - ✔✔A combination of patient records, lab studies, and diagnostic tests
used for diagnosis.
How is diagnosis made? - ✔✔Based on the information in the database.
How does nursing diagnosis differ from medical diagnosis? - ✔✔Nursing diagnosis focuses on
the patient's response to the health issue, while medical diagnosis focuses on the disease or
condition itself.
What happens during evaluation? - ✔✔The effectiveness of treatment is assessed, and the
patient's condition and symptoms are monitored.
, Part of the nursing process
What should healthcare professionals do if symptoms persist or treatment is not effective? -
✔✔They should revisit earlier parts of the patient trajectory and health issue manifestation to
reassess and adjust the plan of care.
Why is assessment important? - ✔✔It forms the basis for clinical judgment and helps
determine how the patient is responding to care.
What should an assessment include? - ✔✔A systematic approach to data collection, critical
judgment, and organization.
What is 1st level priority? - ✔✔Immediately life-threatening
Ex:Anaphylaxis, compromised airway, circulation problems.
What is 2nd level priority? - ✔✔Requires prompt intervention to prevent deterioration
Ex:Stroke, migraines, abnormal lab values, acute pain, change in mental status.
What is 3rd level priority? - ✔✔Important, but no threat of imminent or short-term harm
Ex:Broken bones, mobility issues, flu, excessive substance use
What are collaborative problems - ✔✔Health issues that require the involvement of multiple
healthcare disciplines
Examples of conditions requiring collaborative treatment - ✔✔Diabetes, autoimmune
disorders, financial impairment
