Other Systems

Question 1

What should you look for in body comp?

Answer 1

Ht, wt, BMI (skin fold thickness)

Question 2

What should you look for in circulation (art, ven, lymph)

Answer 2

HR, rhythm, sounds
BP and flow
Peripheral vascular responses

Question 3

What should you look for in resp system?

Answer 3

Rate and pattern

Question 4

What should you look for in sensory?

Answer 4

Superficial sensations: sharp/dull, temp, light touch, pressure
Deep sensations: kinesthesia and proprio
Pain and soreness

Question 5

What should you look for in MSK?

Answer 5

Gross ROM, muscle length

Gross strength

Question 6

What should you look for in NM?

Answer 6

Coordination

Gait, locomotion, balance

Question 7

What should you look for functionally?

Answer 7

Activities, positions, postures that produce or reduce trauma to skin
Safety during functional activities
Assistive, adaptive, protective, orthotic or prosthetic devices that produce or reside skin trauma
Likelihood of trauma to skin