Beginning the Physical Assessment

Question 1

What is the General Survey?

Answer 1

General assumptions made “at a glance, intentionally” when meeting a patient.

Question 2

What are the 6 things you’re supposed to be looking at in the general survey?

Answer 2

1. Apparent state of health and level of consciousness
2. Skin color and obvious lesions.
3. Facial Expression
4. Grooming/Hygiene
5. Posture
6. Gait

Question 3

What are the 4 concerning signs/symptoms?

Answer 3

1. Changes in weight. (cancer)(diabetes)
2. Fatigue (unexplainable fatigue)
3. Fever, chills, night sweats.
4. Pain (new vital sign)

Question 4

Health promotion…Patient education
What do we, as health professionals, do to talk about optimal weight, nutrition, and diet?
How much of the population is considered overweight or obese?

Answer 4

Talk about nutrition.

>60% overweight or obese.

Question 5

Health promotion…Patient education
What is recommended amount of daily exercise?
What are 4 benefits?

Answer 5

30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended.

Great for burning calories, improving bone health, improving cardiovascular health, improving mental health.

Question 6

What are the different levels of Blood Pressure?

Answer 6

Normal <80
PreHTN 120-139 / 80-89
Phase 1 HTN 140-159 / 90-100

Question 7

What is normal range of heart rate (rhythm)?

Answer 7

50 - 90 bpm

Question 8

What is a normal Respiratory Rate (rhythm)?

Answer 8

14 to 20 breaths/minute

Question 9

What is the normal (average) oral temperature?

Answer 9

37C 98.6F

Question 10

What is used to measure pain? What is it?

Answer 10

VAS–Visual Analog Scale.

Question 11

What is the ideal BMI range?

Answer 11

BMI 18.5–24.9.

Question 12

What are 4 risk factors associated with excessive weight?

Answer 12

Risk factors associated w/ excessive weight...
Heart disease, HTN.
DM (Diabetes mellitis)
CA (cancer)
OA (osteoarthritis)