HEALTH ASSESSMENT UTMB
EXAM 1
physical characteristics of general survey includes - ANSWERS-
appearance (groomed), body structure, mobility, and behavior
physical appearance - ANSWERS-age, sexual development, level of
consciousness, skin color, facial features, symmetry, overall
appearance
body structure - ANSWERS-stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture,
position, body build, contour, obvious physical deformities
level of consciousness - ANSWERS-alert and oriented to 1)person,
2)place, 3)time, 4)situation
correct body structure proportions - ANSWERS-arm span = height,
length fro crown to pubis = pubis to sole
Mobility - ANSWERS-gait, range of motion,
behavior - ANSWERS-facial expression, mood and affect, speech,
speech pattern, dress, personal hygiene
,measurement - ANSWERS-weight, height, BMI (normal: 18.5-24.9
kg/m2), waist circumference
aging adult physical appearance - ANSWERS-angular facial features
and body portions are redistributed
aging adult posture - ANSWERS-general flection (kyphosis)
aging adults Gait - ANSWERS-wider base
aging adult weight - ANSWERS-loss of muscle and subcutaneous fat
from face and periphery, additional fat on abdomen and hips
aging adult height - ANSWERS-shorter trunk due to thinning and
shortening of vertebrae and posture
Temperature - ANSWERS-metabolism requires 37.2 C
normal oral temperature - ANSWERS-most convenient - range of
35.8-37.3, influenced by diurnal cycle, menstration, exercise, and age
rectal temp - ANSWERS-0.4-0.5 degrees C higher than oral
hyperthermia and hypothermia - ANSWERS-hyper - >38 C, hypo -
<36 C
, pulse (stroke volume) - ANSWERS-70 ml of blood pumped every
beat
regular pulse - ANSWERS-count for 30 secs multiply by 2
irregular pulse - ANSWERS-count for full 60 secs, assess using rate,
rhythm, and force
pulse rate - ANSWERS-normal resting: 50-95 bpm (60-100 range),
varies with age and gender
bradycardia - ANSWERS-<50 bpm, bigger heart muscles beat slower
tachycardia - ANSWERS->95bpm, anxiety or exercise
pulse rhythm - ANSWERS-irregularity most common in children
(sinus arrhythmia)
sinus arrhythmia - ANSWERS-speeding up at peak of inspiration and
slowing to normal with expiration
pulse force - ANSWERS-3+ full, bounding
2+ normal
1+ weak, thready
EXAM 1
physical characteristics of general survey includes - ANSWERS-
appearance (groomed), body structure, mobility, and behavior
physical appearance - ANSWERS-age, sexual development, level of
consciousness, skin color, facial features, symmetry, overall
appearance
body structure - ANSWERS-stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture,
position, body build, contour, obvious physical deformities
level of consciousness - ANSWERS-alert and oriented to 1)person,
2)place, 3)time, 4)situation
correct body structure proportions - ANSWERS-arm span = height,
length fro crown to pubis = pubis to sole
Mobility - ANSWERS-gait, range of motion,
behavior - ANSWERS-facial expression, mood and affect, speech,
speech pattern, dress, personal hygiene
,measurement - ANSWERS-weight, height, BMI (normal: 18.5-24.9
kg/m2), waist circumference
aging adult physical appearance - ANSWERS-angular facial features
and body portions are redistributed
aging adult posture - ANSWERS-general flection (kyphosis)
aging adults Gait - ANSWERS-wider base
aging adult weight - ANSWERS-loss of muscle and subcutaneous fat
from face and periphery, additional fat on abdomen and hips
aging adult height - ANSWERS-shorter trunk due to thinning and
shortening of vertebrae and posture
Temperature - ANSWERS-metabolism requires 37.2 C
normal oral temperature - ANSWERS-most convenient - range of
35.8-37.3, influenced by diurnal cycle, menstration, exercise, and age
rectal temp - ANSWERS-0.4-0.5 degrees C higher than oral
hyperthermia and hypothermia - ANSWERS-hyper - >38 C, hypo -
<36 C
, pulse (stroke volume) - ANSWERS-70 ml of blood pumped every
beat
regular pulse - ANSWERS-count for 30 secs multiply by 2
irregular pulse - ANSWERS-count for full 60 secs, assess using rate,
rhythm, and force
pulse rate - ANSWERS-normal resting: 50-95 bpm (60-100 range),
varies with age and gender
bradycardia - ANSWERS-<50 bpm, bigger heart muscles beat slower
tachycardia - ANSWERS->95bpm, anxiety or exercise
pulse rhythm - ANSWERS-irregularity most common in children
(sinus arrhythmia)
sinus arrhythmia - ANSWERS-speeding up at peak of inspiration and
slowing to normal with expiration
pulse force - ANSWERS-3+ full, bounding
2+ normal
1+ weak, thready
