RAK college of NursingRAK Medical and Health Sciences University

Seminar on: Functional Assessment

Course: Advanced Health Assessment

Presented by:Abdelrahman Alkilani- 15906012

Sultan Sultan- 15906013

Submitted to Dr. Maragatham Kannan, Associate professor

Date of submission: 21/02/2016

Objectives

At the end of this presentation you will be able to :

Identify the functional health assessmentList the functional health assessment toolsDiscuss the elements of functional health

assessment

Functional Health assessment

Gordon's functional health patterns is a method devised by Marjory Gordons to be used by nurses in the nursing process to provide a more comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient.

Functional Health Assessment tools

Health perception – health management

Asking the patient about his life style , health and awareness ..

How would you describe your health overall , at this time..?

What is the reason for this health care visit , expectation ?

Are you aware of any risk factors for disease that you have ?

Nutritional – metabolic Ask the patient specific question about foods , weight

and any skin issues: Describe what you usually eat, drink . Breakfast? Lunch ?

Dinner ? Snacks? Describe your appetite ? Any problems affect your

appetite ( nausea , vomiting ) ? Have you noticed problems with your skin ( dryness ,

lesions and itching ) ? Do your wounds heal quickly ?

Elimination Aske the patient about urination and bowl elimination

pattern and any assistive devices :

How many times a day do you urinate ? Any problem while urinating ( pain , dribbling , retention , frequency ) ?

Describe your normal bowl elimination patter, including time and frequency , color , consistency ?

Activity – Exercise Ask the patient the daily activity he is doing and

whether he need assistance or not : Describe your activity ? Do you exercise ? If yes, describe

. Which leisure activities do you enjoy ? Do you experience any problem while doing activity

( SOB , weakness , fatigue , cough , chest pain …? If so, describe .

To what extent do you require assistance while doing activity?

Sleep – Rest Ask the patient about sleeping pattern , time , wake

up time , problem associated with sleeping .

Cognitive – perceptual Ask the patient about visual , hearing , reading ,

writing and speaking problems .Self –Perception – self – Concept

Ask the patient about himself , concerns and feeling sRole – Relationship

Ask the patient about relationship , family , groups , friends conflicts resolve …..

Sexuality – Reproductive Ask the patient about activity , protection from

transmitted infection , changes , problems , pregnancy and menstruation.

Coping – Stress Tolerance Major Changes in life , how to handle problems , mood

status and if any medication used helping him to relax.

Value –Belief Ask the patient about plans or goals of future ,

importance of the religion and any personal values , belief maybe compromised.

Summary

Helping you to identify the patient fundamental health and wellness systems are out of balance and what steps to bring them back into balance.

References

Rhoads J. (2006). Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning. Lippincott William & Wilkins.

Goolsby M. and Grubbs L. (2011). Advanced Assessment Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnosis. F.A. Davis Company.