Using an assessment tool is similar to the nursing process in that it is a process that begins when the client is first assessed and continues throughout one’s care. Assessment tools assist the nurse to get to know the whole patient, including one’s thoughts, beliefs, and way of life. During the health assessment, observe and listen carefully to the client’s report. Display warmth, caring, and respect to encourage the patient to be open and share beliefs, concerns, and practices with you. Make sure to thank them for sharing their thoughts with you.
Choose one of the following Assessment Tools:
Adolescent (CRAFFT) Substance Abuse Screening (Thompson’s Essential Health Assessment, p. 459): Select a client who is in late adolescence, 18 to 21 years old.
The CRAFFT Interview v2.1.pdf Download The CRAFFT Interview v2.1.pdf
Heritage Assessment: Select a client from a different culture than your own.
Heritage FormDownload Heritage Form
Cultural Assessment Tool (Thompson’s Essential Health Assessment, p. 35-36): Select a client from a different culture than your own.
Cultural Assessment Tool.docx Download Cultural Assessment Tool.docx
Spiritual Assessment Scale (SAS): The dimensions of both spirituality and religiousness, or “religiosity” are measured and operationally defined in terms of Personal Faith, Religious Practice, and Spiritual Contentment. You may select any client.
Spiritual Assessment Scale Download Spiritual Assessment Scale
FICA Model for Spiritual Assessment Tool (Thompson’s Essential Health Assessment, p. 38): Select any client 18 years and older.
FICA ModelDownload FICA Model
Select a client that meets the criteria of the assessment you selected. This person should be someone you do not know or do not know well. This assignment will help you practice and develop your patient/client interview techniques and skills, which is why this needs to be done with someone you do not know or do not know well. Identify yourself as a nursing student. Ask the client if they are willing to talk with you, and explain to the client that the questions need to be answered honestly. Obtain their permission to interview them. Persons younger than age 18 are considered minors, and must be under the care of a parent or guardian unless they are emancipated. Therefore, do not interview minors for this assignment.
Schedule an assessment interview with your client at least 2 weeks ahead. Give yourself enough time to complete the form and write your narrative/reflection.
Complete the associated assessment form with your client. Do not just ask questions and record answers mechanically. Conduct an interview using the methods and skills from Chapter 2: “Interviewing the Patient for a Health History” (pp. 11-21) in your Thompson’s textbook. Familiarize yourself with the content of the assessment before your interview so you can weave the questions into your conversation with the client. Be alert to cues that indicate you should explore an area in more depth.
Write/Document a summary of your assessment and your evaluation of the data. Use quotes from the patient to support your evaluation of the information.
Write your reflections, feelings, and thoughts about the interview. State some challenges you encountered if any. Also, identify 3 things you learned about yourself and 3 examples of verbal responses you gave during your interview.
Submit/Upload the following by the due date:
Completed assessment form (select one)
Summary and Reflection per rubric
Present your paper in APA format to include a Title Page, proper headings and line spacing, page header, and so forth. Follow the Sample Annotated Student Paper in APA Style-1.pdf Download Sample Annotated Student Paper in APA Style-1.pdf You will not be graded on your APA formatting yet.
Rubric
Assessment of the Whole Person Rubric
Assessment of the Whole Person Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelection of Proper Patient
Select a patient/client that meets the criteria of the assessment you have chosen. This person should be someone you do not know or do not know well. This assignment will help you practice and develop your patient/client interview techniques and skills, which is why this needs to be done with someone you do not know or do not know well. Identify yourself as a nursing student. Ask the patient/client if they are willing to talk with you and explain to the patient/client that the questions need to be answered honestly. Obtain their permission to interview them.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion of Selected Assessment Form
Complete & submit the associated assessment form with your patient/client. Do not just ask questions and record answers mechanically. Conduct an interview using the methods learned from your textbook and practiced in lab skills.
30 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
Write/Document a summary of your assessment and your evaluation of the data. Use quotes from the patient to support your evaluation of the information.
30 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection
Write your reflections, feelings, and thoughts about the interview. State some challenges you encountered if any. Also, identify 3 things you learned about yourself and 3 examples of verbal responses you gave during your interview.
30 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
30 pts
Total Points: 100
