Subjective Data Correct Answer-What patient says about himself or
herself
Objective Data Correct Answer-Observed while inspecting, palpating,
percussing and auscultating patient
Validation of Data Correct Answer-Check and corroborate accuracy and
reliability of data
Complete Data Base Correct Answer-Includes complete health history
and full physical exam. Describes current and past health state and forms
baseline to measure all future changes. Yields first diagnoses.
Episodic or problem centered Data Base Correct Answer-For limited or
short term problems. Concerns mainly one problem, one cue complex or
one body system.
Follow up Data bade Correct Answer-Status of all identified problems
should be evaluated at regular and appropriate intervals. Note changes
that have occurred. Evaluate whether problem is getting better or worse.
Identify coping strategies being used.
Emergency Data Base Correct Answer-Rapid collection of data, often
compiled concurrently with lifesaving measures.
, For a nurse a "hunch" is? Correct Answer-Helpful because it clusters
and organizes cues
Optimal Environment for an Interview Correct Answer-Proper room
temperature, appropriate lighting, little or no background noise, free of
distractions, appropriate distance between you and the patient, equal
status seating.
Facilitation (Communication technique) Correct Answer-Wait for verbal
cues to say more
Silence (communication technique) Correct Answer-Important after
asking an open ended question
Open ended question Correct Answer-Requires a couple words or
sentences to answer. Allows you to get more info from patient.
Close ended Correct Answer-Yes or no answers
Reflection (communication technique) Correct Answer-Repeating part
of the patients statement
Empathy (communication technique) Correct Answer-Naming a patients
feeling and encouraging them to discuss it.