LM1 - general survery Flashcards
1
Q
what do you use observational skills to observe on a patient?
A
- general appearance
- behavior
- mobility
- communication
- nutritional
- fluid status
- height/weight/vital signs
2
Q
what are the alert and oriented x 4 questions? (A & O x 4)
A
- name and date of birth
- do you know where you are?
- do you know what year it is?
- do you remember what happened?
3
Q
what do we observe about the general appearance?
A
- signs of pain or distress
- age
- body type
- hygiene, grooming, and clothes
4
Q
what do we observe about behavior?
A
- affect and mood
- family dynamics
- signs of patient abuse
- substance use disorder
5
Q
what do we observe about mobility?
A
- posture
- gait and balance
- range of motion and mobility
6
Q
what do we observe about communication?
A
- speech
- response to commands
7
Q
what are the vital signs we obtain?
A
- temperature
- pulse
- respiratory rate
- blood pressure
- oxygen saturation
