Patient Assessment & Evaluation Flashcards
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In IHSA practice, what is the primary purpose of a comprehensive patient assessment?
Answer: To gather baseline data for developing an individualized treatment plan
A comprehensive patient assessment collects baseline physical, psychological, and social data that forms the foundation for an individualized, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to the patient's specific needs.
Which assessment tool does a IHSA professional use to evaluate pain levels?
Answer: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) or Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
The Numeric Rating Scale (0-10) and Visual Analog Scale are validated, standardized tools for assessing subjective pain intensity, allowing consistent communication between patients and healthcare providers.
What is the correct order of physical assessment techniques used by IHSA practitioners?
Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
The standard sequence is inspection (visual observation), palpation (touch), percussion (tapping), and auscultation (listening). This order prevents one technique from altering findings of subsequent ones.
During IHSA patient assessment, what does the SOAP format stand for?
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOAP notes organize clinical documentation into four categories: Subjective (patient's reported symptoms), Objective (measurable findings), Assessment (clinical judgment), and Plan (treatment approach).
In IHSA assessment, what does 'informed consent' require?
Answer: Explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives in terms the patient understands
Informed consent requires that the patient receives a clear explanation of the proposed treatment, its risks and benefits, available alternatives, and the right to refuse—all in understandable language—before providing voluntary agreement.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale used to assess in IHSA practice?
Answer: Level of consciousness based on eye, verbal, and motor responses
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) quantifies level of consciousness by scoring three components: eye opening (1-4), verbal response (1-5), and motor response (1-6), with scores ranging from 3 (deep coma) to 15 (fully alert).