Chapter 7

Question 1

The _____ includes the first impression, nonverbal cues, and assesses many factors such as (6)

Answer 1

general survey

general appearance
apparent state of health
demeanor
facial affect or expression
grooming
posture and gait

Question 2

General Appearance: Apparent State of Health (make a general judgement) - 5

Answer 2

acute or chronic
frail or fit and robust
looks his or her age
unhappy or happy
fatigued or rested

Question 3

General Appearance: Level of Consciousness (make a general judgement) - 2

Answer 3

Awake, alert, responsive

Orientation to person, place, time

Question 4

General Appearance: Facial Expression (make a general judgement) - 4

Answer 4

At rest
During conversation, examination with others
Eye Contact
Movements symmetric

Question 5

General Appearance: Odors of the Body and Breath (make a general judgement) - 6

Answer 5

Alcohol
Acetone
Pulmonary infections
Uremia
Liver failure
Fruity

Question 6

General Appearance: Posture, Gait, Motor Activity, and Speech - 7

Answer 6

Preferred posture
Restless or quiet
Changes position often
Has fast are movements
Apparent involuntary motor activity
Immobile or stiff joints
Speech: articulate, garbled, rapid, slow

Question 7

General Appearance: Fatigue (general judgement) - 3

Answer 7

Nonspecific symptom with many causes
Refers to sense of weariness or loss of energy
Can be normal response to hard work

Question 8

General Appearance: Weakness (general judgement) - 2

Answer 8

Denotes demonstrable loss of muscle power

Suggests possible neuropathy or myopathy