NUR 643E Advanced Health Assessment Final Exam Practice Questions

The primary purpose of a health assessment is to gather comprehensive information about a patients physical, psychological, and social health to identify any issues and plan appropriate care.

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A comprehensive health history includes the patients biographical data, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, and review of systems.

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OLDCARTS stands for Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing, and Severity.

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The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess a patients level of consciousness by evaluating eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.

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Normal ranges for adult vital signs are: - Blood pressure: 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg- Heart rate: 60-100 beats per minute- Respiratory rate: 12-20 breaths per minute- Temperature: 97.8°F to 99.1°F (36.5°C to 37.3°C)

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The S1 heart sound is associated with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves at the beginning of ventricular systole, while the S2 heart sound is associated with the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves at the beginning of ventricular diastole.

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A sign is an objective finding observed by the clinician (e.g., rash, swelling), while a symptom is a subjective experience reported by the patient (e.g., pain, dizziness).

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The MMSE is used to assess cognitive function and screen for cognitive impairment, including dementia.

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