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What is a health assessment
• Collection and evaluation of data that is used too deliver safe competent patient care
What makes up a health assessment
Identifies client needs Informs decisions Forms clinical judgment Includes a wide array
information labs, physical assessment, vs, and client's health history
How does the health assessment start
• Nurses ASSESSING the client Can be full head-to-toe Usually more focused on
certain body systems • Core (vital) organs + relevant based on CC 10 min bedside
assessment for anything abnormal
How should the exam room be set up
• The examination room should be warm and comfortable, quiet, private, and well lit.
How should the lighting in the exam room
Lighting with natural daylight is best, although it is often not available; artificial light from
two sources suffices and prevents shadows.
How should the examination table be set up
Position the examination table so both sides of the person are easily accessible
How high should the table be for examination
• The table should be at a height at which you can stand without stooping and should be
equipped to raisé the person's head up to 45 degrees.
What is used for sitting parts of the health assessment
Roll up stool
How should you approach the patient
Answer all questions directly and honestly. Ask patient to put on their gown and empty
their bladder.
What is subjective data
information from the patient's point of view (symptoms), including feelings, perceptions,
and concerns
What is objective data
• observable and measurable data ("signs") obtained through observation, physical
examination, and lab diagnostic findings
What is the order of skills that you follow for assessment
Inspection, palpation , percussion and auscultation
What is inspection
(What I see such as the body systems from left to right to identify abnormalities such as
skin tone , rash , bruising and observing the patients mood )
What is palpation
(What I feel to assess texture temperature moisture , organ location, size, swelling and
anything abnormal)
What is percussion
(What I hear)
What is auscultation
Quality Materials!
What is a health assessment
• Collection and evaluation of data that is used too deliver safe competent patient care
What makes up a health assessment
Identifies client needs Informs decisions Forms clinical judgment Includes a wide array
information labs, physical assessment, vs, and client's health history
How does the health assessment start
• Nurses ASSESSING the client Can be full head-to-toe Usually more focused on
certain body systems • Core (vital) organs + relevant based on CC 10 min bedside
assessment for anything abnormal
How should the exam room be set up
• The examination room should be warm and comfortable, quiet, private, and well lit.
How should the lighting in the exam room
Lighting with natural daylight is best, although it is often not available; artificial light from
two sources suffices and prevents shadows.
How should the examination table be set up
Position the examination table so both sides of the person are easily accessible
How high should the table be for examination
• The table should be at a height at which you can stand without stooping and should be
equipped to raisé the person's head up to 45 degrees.
What is used for sitting parts of the health assessment
Roll up stool
How should you approach the patient
Answer all questions directly and honestly. Ask patient to put on their gown and empty
their bladder.
What is subjective data
information from the patient's point of view (symptoms), including feelings, perceptions,
and concerns
What is objective data
• observable and measurable data ("signs") obtained through observation, physical
examination, and lab diagnostic findings
What is the order of skills that you follow for assessment
Inspection, palpation , percussion and auscultation
What is inspection
(What I see such as the body systems from left to right to identify abnormalities such as
skin tone , rash , bruising and observing the patients mood )
What is palpation
(What I feel to assess texture temperature moisture , organ location, size, swelling and
anything abnormal)
What is percussion
(What I hear)
What is auscultation
