A Nursing Assessment Is a Process of Collecting Data to Establish

question 79

Multiple Choice

A nursing assessment is a process of collecting data to establish a database.The information contained in the database is the basis for:

• A) a complete physical examination.
• B) a medical assessment.
• C) an individualized plan of care.
• D) writing nursing orders.

Understand aseptic precautions and the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Comprehend the penalties associated with OSHA violations.

Recognize the scope of OSHA Standard Precautions.

Understand the chain of infection and strategies for breaking it in healthcare settings.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The interior space of the nose, involved in breathing and olfaction, lined with hairs and mucous membranes.

Thyroid Cartilage

Largest laryngeal cartilage. It forms the laryngeal prominence, or Adam’s apple.

Laryngeal Cartilages

The cartilaginous structures in the larynx (voice box) that provide support and protection, including the thyroid, cricoid, and arytenoid cartilages.

Pharynx

A region of the throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity, crucial for the passage of air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.