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What are the components of a health assessment? |
1. Health History 2. Physical Exam 3. Documentation |
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What are the types of health assessment? |
1. Comprehensive 2. Problem-based/focus 3. Episodic/follow up 4. Shift 5. Screening |
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How do I decide which assessment is the right one? |
based on location, S&S, how long they've been there, age, knowledge level, etc. |
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What is the purpose of Health History? |
to get the subjective story before we begin treatment-- we know why they are here |
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What are the components of a health history? |
previous health history/ family history, medication list, allergies, current health status, reason for admission, psychosocial history, life style |
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What are communication techniques that enhance/diminish data collection? |
enhance: active listening, asking for clarification, adapting to communication needs, knowledge level diminish: mumble, no eye contact, ignoring adaptations, judgement, using "Why?" |
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What are some interviewing techniques that will enhance communication? |
privacy, sitting at eye-level, phrase questions correctly, professional actions/appearance |
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What are some health history variations related to age? |
**see prof notes & pg 19** Infant: comfort level, parents level of communication Adolescents: Pregnancy: Older Adult: function, comfort, patience |
