Root of the word
the basis of the word
Prefixes of the word
in front of the root word
Suffixes of the word
go after the root word
Combining vowel of the word
link all the parts of the word together
Client assessment
Collect information that forms an individualized database about the client
Data clustering
When and whom are the assessment carried out by?
Whenever the client enters the facility, continues while client is in the facility
Anyone who is on the health team, nurse, doctor, etc
Major components of assessment
Health history/interview
Physical Examination
Physiological/ functional/ psychsocial/ cultual domains
Physical assessment include in all systems but the GI
Inspection (look)
Palpation (touch)
Percussion (tap)
Auscultation (listen)
Physical assessment for the GI system
Inspection (look)
Auscultation (listen)
Palpation (touch)
Percussion (tap)
Comprehension Assessment
general survey, vital signs, height and weight evaluation of all organ and body systems including the psychosocial domains
