General Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
General Survey
4 components
A
- Physical appearance
- Body stature
- Mobility
- Behaviour
2
Q
Physical Appearance
Assessment components
A
- Age
- Sex
- LOC
- Skin
- Facial Symmetry
- Signs of Distress
3
Q
Body Stature
Assessment components
A
- Height
- Nutrition - Cachexia, Obesity
- Symmetry
- Posture
- Positioning
- Body stature/contour
4
Q
Mobility
Assessment components
A
- Gait
- Range of motion
5
Q
Behaviour
Assessment components
A
- Facial expression
- Mood and affect
- Dress
- Hygiene
- Speech
6
Q
Measurements
Obtained at each visit
A
- Height
- Weight
- BMI
- Head circumference < 2 years
- VS (HR, RR, BP, SpO2, Temperature)
- waist:hip ratio