Flashcards: Nursing Assessment and Data Collection — 10 cards

Assessment Types — examples?

Initial, ongoing, and comprehensive assessments.

Assessment — definition?

Systematic collection and analysis of patient data.

Data Collection Methods — key techniques?

Interviewing, observation, physical exam, assessment tools.

Initial Assessment — purpose?

Establish baseline health information upon admission.

Nursing Diagnosis — purpose?

Identifies patient responses to health issues for care planning.

Ongoing Assessment — role?

Monitor patient’s condition and detect changes.

Comprehensive Assessment — scope?

Physical, psychological, social, spiritual health aspects.

Subjective Data — examples?

Patient-reported symptoms, feelings, perceptions.

Objective Data — examples?

Observable, measurable info via exams, tests.

Data Collection Methods

Interview, physical exam, assessment tools.