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Question 1

The data you collect needs to be

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factual, accurate, and complete

Question 2

the starting point of all models of clinical reasoning.

Answer 2

Assessment

Question 3

The purpose of an assessment is to make a judgement or diagnosis.

Answer 3

Data Collection -> Diagnosis / Judgement

Question 4

The use of a conceptual model helps to

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organize data

Question 5

___________ during diagnostic reasoning: ensure that information is accurate and helps identify missing info.

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Validation

Question 6

First and most critical phase!
Collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting data.
Accuracy of data collected affects the rest of the process.
An ongoing/continuous process.

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Assessment

Question 7

A multidimensional thinking process needed for sound diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgement.
Set priorities when your patient has more than one health or illness issue occurring concurrently.

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Critical Thinking

Question 8

have the primary responsibility to diagnose the onset of such problems and monitor changes in status.

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Nurses

Question 9

First identify the ______ of database and then gather the correct data.

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type

Question 10

Biomedical model of Western medicine goal is:

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Curing disease

Question 11

Spastic hemiparesis
Cerebellar ataxia
Parkinsonian (festinating)
Scissors
Steppage or footdrop
Waddling
Short leg

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Abnormal gaits

Question 12

Weakness or paralysis
Location
Muscle tone
Bulk
Abnormal movements
Reflexes
Possible nursing diagnoses

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Characteristics of upper and lower motor neuron lesions