Basic Assesment Flashcards
0
Q
Respiratory
A
Inspect respiratory pattern
Auscultate breath sounds in:
Anterior (4-6)
Posterior/lateral (8-10 total)
1
Q
Neurological
A
Orientation
Person
Place
Time
2
Q
Cardiac
A
Auscultate apical impulse site
3
Q
Abdomen
A
Inspect abdomen
Auscultate bowel sounds (1 in each quadrant)
Palpate abdomen
4
Q
Upper Extrmities
A
Assess skin condition
Assess radial pulses
Assess gross motor function with hand grasp
Assess capillary refill
5
Q
Lower Extrmities
A
Assess skin condition of lower extremities
Assess extremities for edema, temperature, color
Assess pedal pulses
Assess gross motor movement with plantar flex ion and extension
