General survey

Question 1

What does health assessment start with

Answer 1

general survey

Question 2

What does the general survey involve

Answer 2

observation of the clients general appearance/behavior 
level of comfort 
mental status 
vitals
height and weight

Question 3

General appearance and behavior needs to be assessed while considering wha t

Answer 3

culture
educational level
socioeconomic status
current circumstances

Question 4

Can assessment of general appearance and mental status be delegated to UAP

Answer 4

no

Question 5

What is the first thing you do when assessing general appear and ment stat

Answer 5

introduce self
verify patient identity
explain what you are going to do, why it is necessary, and how they can participate
discuss how the results will be used for planing further treatment

Question 6

What are the second and third steps of assessing gen app and ment stat

Answer 6

perform hand hygiene and other infection prevention procedures
provide the client with privacy

Question 7

What are the observations done when assessing appearance and mental status

Answer 7

observe signs of distress on posture and facial expression
observe body height weight and build in relation to their age, LS, and health
observe clients posture and gait, standing sitting and walking
observe hygeine
note body and breath odor
assess attitude and mood
listen for quality and organization of speech