Zee General Survey

Question 1

Three elements of the General Survey:

Answer 1

1- Impression of the client
2- Vital signs
3- Anthropometric assessment (Measure of the human individual)

Question 2

Vital Signs Include:

Answer 2

BP, Temp, Resp, Pulse, 02 Sat

Question 3

Anthropometric measurements include:

Answer 3

Height & weight
BMI
Wrist Circumference
History of food & fluid intake
Knowledge of food groups
Food allergies
Dietary/fluid intake (3 days)

Question 4

Impressions of client include general observations of the client. We look for the character of:

Answer 4

Dress, Hygiene, Posture, Gait, Build, Body movement, facial expression, speech, LoC