The Interview

Question 1

What is the interview used for

Answer 1

Collecting data

Question 2

What is subjective data

Answer 2

Obtained as a direct quotation from patient

Question 3

What is an objective data

Answer 3

Observable and measurable by nurse or other clinician

Question 4

8 basic elements of health history

Answer 4

1. Age
2. Sex
3. Developmental stage
4. Health state
5. Healthcare system factors
6. Sociocultural orientation
7. Family system factors
8. Patterns of living

Question 5

Different stages of interview

Answer 5

1. Planning
2. Orientation
3. Working
4. Termination

Question 6

Baseline assessment

Answer 6

Conducted upon initial contact with patient (close ended questions, highly structured and specific info)

Question 7

Focus assessment

Answer 7

On an ongoing basis, to determine changes in health status, open ended questions to explore concerns and priorities