Head to Toe Assessment 3

Question 1

I’m going to inspect the shape of the head and face for symmetry.

Answer 1

The patient’s head is normocephalic, their color is appropriate for ethnicity, and their features are symmetrical.

Question 2

I’m going to inspect the external eye structures.

Answer 2

The lids, lashes, brows and eyeballs are symmetrical and there’s no edema.

Question 3

I’m going to examine the pupils for (ESS) equality, size, shape and reaction to light.

Answer 3

(PERL) The pupils are Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light.

Question 4

I’m going to inspect the lips, oral mucosa, hard and soft palate, gums, teeth, and tongue.

Answer 4

The patient’s lips, palate and gums are pink, moist, and smooth and the teeth are intact.

Question 5

I’m going to inspect the trachea.

Answer 5

The trachea is midline.