NURSING 1I02 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Mental Status Examination, Facial Expression, Attention Span
2 Dec 2017
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What is a general survey? obvious physical characteristics. A general survey is the study of the whole person, covering the general health state and an. Gathered through observation and begins as soon as nurse encounters the patient. (loc): alert, oriented, attends to questions, responds appropriately. Even tone, pigment consistent with genetic background, intact, no lesions. Sex : development appropriate for age and gender. Facial features : symmetric with movement and at rest. Stature : height in normal range for age and genetics. Symmetry : body parts equal bilaterally and in proportion. Posture : standing comfortably (line through anterior ear/shoulder/hip/patella/ankle) Position : sitting comfortable, arms relaxed, facing examiner. Body build/contour : arm span = height, no obvious physical deformities, no congenital or. Weight in normal range for height, even fat distribution. Short of breath, anxiety, pain, grimacing, guarding acquired defects. Gait : feet shoulder width apart, feet placed accurately, smooth and balanced walk,
