The examiner is observing behavior which includes - correct answer ✔✔DRESS
MOOD
GROOMING
PERSONAL HYGIENE
is a marker of health and an indicator of nutritional status. - correct answer ✔✔BODY MASS INDEX
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a general survey? - correct answer ✔✔To
determine the focus and depth of the physical assessment
Which of the following is included in the general survey? Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔✔Behavior
Body structure
Physical appearance
Mobility
Which aspects of the client are observed by the examiner during a physical appearance survey? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Facial features
Skin color
Sexual development
Level of consciousness
Age
Which of the following findings during the general survey indicate a change in mobility? - correct answer
✔✔Client had a stroke 2 years ago and has a walker.
, The examiner is completing a general survey on the client to the right. What should be documented? -
correct answer ✔✔Right-sided facial drooping
GENERAL SURVEY - correct answer ✔✔Included in General Survey:
Speech clear
Upright posture
Appears stated age
Body symmetric
Dressed appropriately for season
NOT INCLUDED:
History of asthma
Client states pain 3/10
Denies cough
"I feel happy."
The examiner observes the client staggering into the room. The examiner notes this activity to obtain
data related to which of the following? - correct answer ✔✔GAIT
The examiner is entering the room to assess a newly admitted client. Which of the following best
describes the purpose of a general survey? - correct answer ✔✔To provide information to guide the
physical assessment
The examiner notes that an elderly client is confused regarding the time and date. The examiner would
document this finding in which section of the general survey? - correct answer ✔✔Orientation
When measuring a client's height, the examiner is aware of which guideline? - correct answer ✔✔The
client should not be wearing shoes
A 2-month-old infant has a head measurement of 38 cm and a chest circumference of 36 cm. Based on
these measurements, what would the examiner do? - correct answer ✔✔Consider these findings normal
for a 2-month-old infant.
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