Patient Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Nose examination
A
- Should be moist and open
- No discharge
2
Q
Mucous membranes
A
Cyanotic- Reduced oxygen
Pale - Low blood pressure
Yellow- Liver issues
Brick red- Sepsis
3
Q
Eye examination
A
- bulging
- turning of eyelids (entropion)
-Dishcarge
4
Q
What is Aniscoria?
A
Unequal pupil sizes, may indicate brain damage
5
Q
Ear examination
A
- examined for wounds/ inflamation
- discharge
- redness, forgein bodies, ear mited
6
Q
Thorax examinations
A
- Ribs
- Skin
- HEART CAN BE PALPATED
7
Q
Abdomen examination
A
- Gentle palpation with finger ends
-Identify tenderness, pain or abnormal swellings
8
Q
Skin & Coat examination
A
- Can check hydration status
- hair loss
- wounds
- redness
9
Q
Reproductive organs and Anus examination
A
- Dishcarge
- Urine scalping
- Eczema
- Growths
- Anal gland enlargement
10
Q
Weight examination
A
Use bod condition score chart
11
Q
Physiological Assessment
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- Appetite changes
- fluid intake
- urination
- vomitting
- coughing
12
Q
Taking Pulse Rate
A
- Restrain patient
- Apply firm pressure to arteries
- Count for a minute
13
Q
Pyrexia
A
Raised body temperature
14
Q
Hyperthermia
A
Body temp too high
15
Q
Hypothermia
A
Body temp too low
