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objective assessment PRACTICE EXAM LATEST
2026 ALL STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | TOP RATED A+
C
Terms in this set (49)
how to obtain accurate height -Ask the patient to remove shoes.
-Raise L-shaped sliding arm on the measuring device attached
to the scale somewhat higher than the patient's approximate
height.
-Ask the patient to step on the platform of the scale and stand
erect with the back to the measuring device and the heels
together.
-Lower the L-shaped sliding arm until it rests on top of the
patient's head.
-Read the height in inches and record.
Ask the patient to step down from the platform.
, how to obtain weight -Balance the scale on zero.
-Ask the patient to remove shoes (and coat, if
appropriate) and step onto the platform.
-Move the sliding indicator to the left until the scale balances.
-Read the weight in pounds and record.
-Ask the patient to step down from the platform.
-Return the scale weight indicator to zero.
-Considerations: Daily weights should be obtained at the
same time each day (usually early morning), with the patient
wearing the same clothing, and using the same scale.
what does a general survey include -Physical development and body build
-Gender and sexual development
-Apparent age as compared to reported age
-Skin condition and color
-Dress and hygiene
-Posture and gait
-Level of consciousness
-Behaviors, body movements, and affect
-Facial expression
-Speech
when pain is present identify the location, intensity, quality, duration, and any
alleviating or aggravating factors to the client
when to use coldspa if pain is present
COLDSPA Character
Onset
Location
Duration
Severity
Pattern
Associated factors
character how does it feel (dull, sharp, aching, throbbing?) how does
area of pain look (shiny, bumpy, red swollen, bruised?)
onset when did it begin?
location where is it? does it radiate? if so, where?
duration how long does it last? does it recur?
severity how bad is it? (on a sale of 1-10)?
pattern what makes it better? what makes it worse? have you
tried therapies/treatments? were they effective?
associated factors what other symptoms occur with it?
objective assessment PRACTICE EXAM LATEST
2026 ALL STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS | TOP RATED A+
C
Terms in this set (49)
how to obtain accurate height -Ask the patient to remove shoes.
-Raise L-shaped sliding arm on the measuring device attached
to the scale somewhat higher than the patient's approximate
height.
-Ask the patient to step on the platform of the scale and stand
erect with the back to the measuring device and the heels
together.
-Lower the L-shaped sliding arm until it rests on top of the
patient's head.
-Read the height in inches and record.
Ask the patient to step down from the platform.
, how to obtain weight -Balance the scale on zero.
-Ask the patient to remove shoes (and coat, if
appropriate) and step onto the platform.
-Move the sliding indicator to the left until the scale balances.
-Read the weight in pounds and record.
-Ask the patient to step down from the platform.
-Return the scale weight indicator to zero.
-Considerations: Daily weights should be obtained at the
same time each day (usually early morning), with the patient
wearing the same clothing, and using the same scale.
what does a general survey include -Physical development and body build
-Gender and sexual development
-Apparent age as compared to reported age
-Skin condition and color
-Dress and hygiene
-Posture and gait
-Level of consciousness
-Behaviors, body movements, and affect
-Facial expression
-Speech
when pain is present identify the location, intensity, quality, duration, and any
alleviating or aggravating factors to the client
when to use coldspa if pain is present
COLDSPA Character
Onset
Location
Duration
Severity
Pattern
Associated factors
character how does it feel (dull, sharp, aching, throbbing?) how does
area of pain look (shiny, bumpy, red swollen, bruised?)
onset when did it begin?
location where is it? does it radiate? if so, where?
duration how long does it last? does it recur?
severity how bad is it? (on a sale of 1-10)?
pattern what makes it better? what makes it worse? have you
tried therapies/treatments? were they effective?
associated factors what other symptoms occur with it?
