General Survey

Question 1

General physical assessment includes (6)

Answer 1

Age, sex, level of consciousness, skin colors, facial features, distress

Question 2

General body structure assessment includes (6)

Answer 2

Stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture, position, body build

Question 3

General mobility assessment includes

Answer 3

Gait, ROM

Question 4

General behavior assessment includes (6)

Answer 4

Facial expression, mood/affect, speech, dress, hygiene, orientation

Question 5

General survey includes

Answer 5

Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behaviour

Question 6

Age

Answer 6

Appears to be stated age

Question 7

Sex

Answer 7

Sexual development appropriate for gender and age

Question 8

LOC

Answer 8

Alert and oriented, listening and responding to my questions appropriately

Question 9

Skin colour

Answer 9

Even colortone, intact skin with no obvious lesions

Question 10

Facial features

Answer 10

Symmetrical with movement

Question 11

Distress

Answer 11

No sign of acute distress

Question 12

Stature

Answer 12

Height within normal range for age and genetic heritage

Question 13

Nutrition

Answer 13

Weight within normal range for height and body build, even distribution of body fat

Question 14

Symmetry

Answer 14

Body parts equal bilaterally and in relative proportion to each other

Question 15

Posture

Answer 15

Standing comfortable erect as appropriate for age; normal plumbline through anterior ear, shoulder, hip, patella and ankle.

Question 16

Position

Answer 16

Sitting comfortably on the bed, arms relaxed at sides, head turn to me

Question 17

Body build, contour

Answer 17

Normal proportions: a) arm span fingertip to fingertip equals height;
B) body length from Crown to pubis approximately equal to length from Pubis to sole
No obvious physical deformities

Question 18

Gait

Answer 18

Base width equal to shoulder width.

Accurate foot placement; smooth, even, and well-balanced walk; and symmetrical arm swing when patient came in.

Question 19

ROM

Answer 19

Full mobility in each joint, and deliberate, accurate, smooth, and coordinated movement

Question 20

Facial expression

Answer 20

Maintaining eye contact with me, expressions are appropriate for the situation.
(Note expressions both while the face is at rest and while the patient is talking. E.g., thoughtful, serious, or smiling)

Question 21

Mood and affect

Answer 21

Comfortable and cooperative with me and interacting pleasantly

Question 22

Speech

Answer 22

Clear and understandable articulation.

• fluent stream of talking with an even pace
• Conveying ideas clearly
• Word choice appropriate to Culture and education

Question 23

Dress

Answer 23

Clothing appropriate for the climate, looks clean and fits the body and appropriate for the patients culture in age group
OR
patient dressed in Bow Valley college uniform, appropriate for situation looks clean and fits the body

Question 24

Personal hygiene

Answer 24

Appearance: clean and groomed properly for patient’s age.

Hair groomed, brushed. Makeup is appropriate for age