Knowledge Is Acquired in Nursing in a Variety of Ways

question 1

Multiple Choice

Knowledge is acquired in nursing in a variety of ways.Which of the following describes when one person credits another as the source of information?

• A) Borrowing
• B) Authority
• C) Traditions
• D) Personal experience

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Definitions:

General Survey

An overall assessment conducted by healthcare professionals to gather broad information on a patient's health status, appearance, and behavior.

Vital Signs

Measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation of a patient's physical condition by a healthcare provider, including observation, palpation, auscultation, and percussion.

Otoscopic Examination

A visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope to detect abnormalities or infections.