ch. 8&9: techniques & general surveys

Question 1

percussion notes

Answer 1

• resonant
• hyperresonant
• tympany
• dull
• flat

Question 2

general survey

Answer 2

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
\+age
\+sex
\+Level of consciousness
\+skin color
\+facial features

BODY STRUCTURE
\+stature
\+nutrition
\+symmetry
\+posture
\+position
\+body fluid, contour

MOBILITY
+gait
+R.O.M

Behavior
\+facial expression
\+mood and affect
\+speech
\+dress
\+personal hygiene

Question 3

factors controlling blood pressure

Answer 3

\+cardiac output
\+peripheral vascular resistance
\+volume of circulating blood
\+viscosity
\+elasticity of vessel walls