Physical Examination
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Introduction
Physical
Examination
Health
Assessment
Why do I need to
know Physical
Assessment?
“What is your
reason for coming
here today?”
Assessment
Collection of data about an individual’s
health state.
Subjective Data
Client history
Objective Data
Inspection
Percussion
Palpation
Auscultation
Data Base
All the information; obj., subjective,
client’s record, lab, and test results
Study and cluster data
Diagnosis
Purpose of assessment is to make a
diagnosis or judgement
Nursing Process
ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
(outcome identification)
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Problem solving – the puzzle – the big
picture
Processing information – use theory
learned, experience, intuition,
intellectual and manual skills
Priority Setting
First level problems
ABC’s
Vital Signs
Second Level
Mental Status changes (LOC)
Acute pain
Acute urinary elimination
Untreated medical problems
Abn. Bld. Values
Risks of infection, safety, security
Third Level Priority
Knowledge deficit
Activity, rest
Coping
4 Types of Data Base
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Complete ( Total )
Episodic or Problem Centered
Follow – up
Emergency
Consideration of:
Developmental States
Cultural Assessment
Beliefs, values, practices
The Interview
“Spend more time listening”
Open /Closed ended questions
Interpreter
Family/ professional
Communication Skills
Collecting information with
understanding
Verbal/Nonverbal
Factors that impact on
Communication
Internal
Personal attributes – acceptance of client
(Nonjudgemental)
Respect
Empathy
Listening
Factors that impact on
Communication
External Factors
Privacy
Interruptions
Comfortable environment – temp., noise,
lunch, bloody mess
10 Traps of Inteviewing pg 57
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False Assurance
Unwanted Advice
Using Authority
Avoidance language – dead is dead
Engaging in distance “the Friend”
Professional jargon
Leading or biased questions; “you don’t…?”
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Too much talking
Interrupting
Why?
Threat of Violence!!!!
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