COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ Emergent:
Answer: Highest priority, life threatening injuries but also have high
survival rate once stable
◉ Urgent:
Answer: Second highest priority can wait 40-60 mins for treatment
◉ Nonurgent:
Answer: Minor injuries that are not life threatening and do not need
immediate attention
◉ Expectant:
Answer: Lowest priority, expected to die, Comfort care, but not
restorative care
◉ Determining Priority Care for a group of clients
Answer:
,◉ Prioritizing Care for multiple home care clients
Answer: Life before limb
Acute before Chronic
Actual problems before potential problems
Listen carefully to clients and don't assume
Trends vs Transient findings Complications vs expected findings
◉ Prioritizing Care for post op clients
Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability,
Examination/Exposure
◉ Maslow's Hierarchy
Answer: Physiological, Safety and Security, Love and Belonging, Self-
esteem, Self-Actualization
◉ Speaking to a client who has a hearing Impairment
Answer: Learn the clients' preferred method of communications and
make accommodations.
Avoid covering your mouth
,Sit and face the client
Speak slowly and clearly
Encourage the use of hearing devices
Try lowering vocal pitch before increasing volume
Do not shout
Use brief sentences with simple words
Minimize background noise
Ask for a sign language interpreter if necessary
Write down what clients do not understand
◉ Fractures: Care for a new Cast
Answer: Show the procedure on a doll
Assist with crutches and use
, Assess for warmth Assess skin
Apply ice for 24hrs Assess
Neuro Status
Elevate the cast for the first 48 hours to prevent swelling
Cover area of cast with plastic
Use mole skin over rough areas Provide skin and perineal care
The cast will feel warm but will not burn client
Report pain that is not relieved in one hour
Turn client every 2 hrs to dry Monitor for drainage Teach the parent
to perform neuro checks
◉ Preparing the body for viewing
Answer: Maintain privacy