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Fundamentals of Nursing, ch. 25 Health Assessment

Terms in this set (8)

Bronchial Sounds
Those heard over the trachea; high in pitch and intensity, with expiration being longer than inspiration.
Bronchovesicular Sounds
Normal breath sounds heard over the upper anterior chest and intercostal area
Comprehensive Assessment
Health history and complete physical examination. Conducted at admission; provides a baseline for comparing later assessment.
Ecchymosis
Collection of blood in subcutaneous tissue that causes purplish discoloration.
Emergency Assessment
Rapid focused assessment conducted to determine potentially fatal situations.
Focused Assessment
Assessment conducted to assess a specific problem; focuses on pertinent history and body regions
Health History
A collection of subjective information that provides information about the patient's health status.
Inspection
Purposeful and systematic observation.
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