Chapt 9: General Survey and Measurement

Question 1

How do we assess LOC?

Answer 1

• The person is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
• Attends to and responds appropriately to your questions.

Question 2

How do we assess skin?

Answer 2

Color tone is even, pigmentation varying with genetic background; skin is intact
with no obvious lesions. Make note of tattoos and piercings and stage of healing.

Question 3

How do we assess gait?

Answer 3

Feet approximately shoulder width apart; foot placement is accurate; walk is smooth and
even, and person can maintain balance without assistance. Associated movements such as
symmetric arm swing are present.

Question 4

How to you assess ROM?

Answer 4

Note full mobility for each joint and that movement is deliberate, accurate, smooth, and coordinated.

Question 5

How do we assess facial expression?

Answer 5

The person maintains eye contact (if culturally appropriate); expressions are appropriate to the situation (e.g., thoughtful, serious, or smiling). (Note expressions both while the face is at rest and while the person is talking.)