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NR 302 Health Assessment Exam 1 review; Questions & Answers; Guaranteed A+ Guide

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how to determine petechiae on dark skin? (Ans- Spot on body doesn't blanch. what is edema? (Ans- fluid accumulating in the interstitial spaces. it is not present normally. How to measure ede... ma? (Ans- Imprint your thumbs firmly for 3-4 seconds against the ankle mallows or the tibia. Normally the skin surface stays smooth. If the pressure leaves a dent int eh skin "pitting" edema is present. what is the grading scale for edema? (Ans- 1+= Mild pitting, slight indentation 2+= Moderate pitting, indentation subsides rapidly. 3+= deep pitting, indentation remains for a short time and leg looks swollen. 4+= Very deep pitting, indentation lasts a long time, leg is very swollen. what are the two phases of pain assessment? (Ans- pain history and second phase is observation of behaviors and response to pain. Subjective data. what is acute pain? (Ans- when pain only lasts through the expected recovery period. Example) sprained Ankle. what is chronic pain? (Ans- prolonged and usually reoccurring or persisting over 6 months or longer and interferes with functioning. Ex.) back pain or arthritis. what is an example of cutaneous pain? (Ans- paper cut what is an example of deep somatic pain? (Ans- ankle sprain what is an example of visceral pain? (Ans- obstructed bowl [Show More]

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