CH 16 Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cue?
A
information that you collect through the use of your senses
2
Q
What is an inference?
A
your judgement or interpretation of the cues
3
Q
What are the 2 steps to assessment?
A
Collection
Interpretation/validation
4
Q
open ended question
A
leaves the extent of the answer up to the patient- “so tell me more about…”
5
Q
Closed ended question
A
question with a simple or yes or no answer
6
Q
What is the OPQRST of pain?
A
Onset - when did it start Provocation - what makes it worse Quality- stabbing? aching? Radiation- where does it hurt Severity- 0-10 Time- continuous? comes and goes?
7
Q
What is the COACH of secretions?
A
Color Odor Amount Characteristics How did patient tolerate
