Nursing Assessment
Health history
Physical exam
Nursing History
Patient profile
Chief complaint
Past history
Family history
Medications
Allergies
Review of systems
Pain
Palliative/provocative
Quality/quantity
Regio/ radiation
Severety
Time
Examination Techniques
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
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Inspection
Patient hygiene
Clothing
Eye gaze
Body language
Body position
Skin color
Odor
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Inspection
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Palpation
Palmar surface of fingers and finger pads are used to palpate for
Texture
Masses
Fluid
Crepitus
And assess skin temperature
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Percussion
Procedure
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Auscultation
Requires a stethoscope
Note:
Intensity
Pitch
Duration
Quality
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Stethoscope
Stethoscopes
Acoustic
Magnetic
Electronic
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Stethoscope
Position stethoscope
between index and
middle fingers
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Ophthalmoscope
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Otoscope
Used to examine
deep structures of
the external and
middle ear
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Sphygmomanometer
Manual or electronic
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Mental status
Chest
General survey
Abdomen
Vital signs
Posterior body
Skin
Extremities
Neurological exam
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Mental Status
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Mental Status
General Survey
Signs of distress
Cardiorespiratory insufficiency
Pain
Labored breathing
Wheezing
Cough
Wincing
Sweating
Protectiveness of a painful body part or area
Anxiety
Restlessness
Anxious expression
Fidgety movement
Cold, moist palms
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General Survey
Apparent state of health
Skin color and obvious lesions
Height and build
Sexual development
Weight
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Skin Color
Varies from person to person
Varies based on ethnicity
May range in tone from pink or ivory to
deep brown, yellow, or olive
Observe for skin not exposed to sun (e.g.,
palms)
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Skin Lesions
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Descriptions include:
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Sexual Development
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Weight
Obese to emaciated
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Vital Signs
Pulse
Blood pressure
Respirations
Skin
Pupils
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Pulse
Rate
Rhythm
Quality
Consider ECG monitoring
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Blood PressureLocations
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Respirations
Adult rate
Observe
Feel for chest movement
Auscultate
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Skin
Texture
Turgor
Hair
Fingernails and toenails
Abnormal findings
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Temperature Measurement
Oral temperature
Hold thermometer
firmly under tongue
Tell child to kiss
Caution to avoid biting
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Axillary Temperature
Hold arm down
firmly
Should be
approximately 1 F
less than core temp
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Tympanic Temperature
Accuracy
questionable
Insert gently
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Rectal Temperature
Risk of perforation
Avoid in
uncooperative, or
immuno-suppressed
patient
Stabilize thermometer
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EyesVisual Acuity
Have patient
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EyesPupils
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Anatomical Regions
Skin
Texture
Turgor
Hair
Fingernails and toenails
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Sinuses
Eyes
Determine
EyesVisual
Fields
Six cardinal fields of gaze
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Visual Fields
Ophthalmoscopic Examination
Used to evaluate:
Cornea
Foreign bodies
Lacerations
Abrasions
Infection
Anterior chamber
Hyphema
Hypopyon
Fundus
Optic nerve
Retina
Vitreous
Eyelid
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Examine conjunctiva
and sclera
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Ophthalmoscopic Examination
Inspect:
Size, color, and clarity
of the disc
Integrity of vessels
Assess for retinal
lesions and
appearance of the
macula
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Ophthalmoscopic Examination
Normal findings
Clear, yellow optic
nerve disc
Reddish pink
(European-American)
or darkened retina
(African-American)
Light red arteries
Dark red veins
3:2 vein-to-artery ratio
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Otoscopic Examination
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Otoscopic Examination
Select speculum
Turn on otoscope
Otoscopic Examination
Normal findings
Cerumen is dry (tan or light yellow) or moist
(dark yellow or brown)
Ear canal
Not inflamed
Tympanic membrane
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Nose
Inspect
Palpate
Discharge from the nose
CSF
Epistaxis
Mucous discharge
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Lips
Gums
Pharynx
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Oropharynx
Neck
Inspect
Palpate trachea
Midline position
normal
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Neck
Palpate
Place both thumbs along sides of distal trachea
Systematically move toward head
Do not apply bilateral pressure to carotid
arteries
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Measuring JVD
Range of motion
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Chest
Ribs
Protect thoracic organs
Support respiratory movements of diaphragm
and intercostal muscles
Anatomical landmarks for examination
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Topographical Landmarks
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Inspection
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Barrel chest
Thoracic kyphosis
Scoliosis
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ChestPalpation
Tracheal position
Respiratory excursion
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Respiratory Effort
Assess:
Respiratory rate, rhythm, symmetry, and quality
Patient position
Accessory muscles
Retractions (intercostal, supraclavicular, or
both)
Nasal flaring
Pausing to take a breath
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Respiratory Patterns
Eupnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Hyperpnea
Hyperventilation
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal
dyspnea
Apnea
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Kussmaul breathing
Biots respirations
Central neurogenic
hyperventilation
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Auscultation
Patient in sitting position (if possible)
Instruct to breathe deeply and slowly
through open mouth
Use diaphragm of stethoscope
Evaluate anterior and posterior lung fields
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Classified as:
Vesicular
Bronchovesicular
Bronchial
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Highest in pitch
Absent
Diminished
Incorrectly located
bronchial sounds
Adventitious
Discontinuous
Continuous
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Breath Sounds
Fig.
Fig.11-26
11-26
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Crackles
Formerly called rales
High-pitched discontinuous sounds
Usually at end of inspiration
Disease of small airways or alveoli
Coarse crackles: wet, low-pitched sounds
Fine crackles: dry, high-pitched sounds
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Wheezes
Rhonchi
Stridor
Heart
Assessment includes:
Palpation
Auscultation
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Pulse
Assess:
Rate
Rhythm
Intensity
Except carotid
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Pulse
Auscultate for:
Frequency (pitch)
Intensity (loudness)
Duration
Timing in cardiac cycle
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Cardiac Circulation
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Heart Sounds
S1
S2
Heart Murmurs
Bruit
Abnormal sound or
murmur
Heard while
auscultating carotid
artery, organ or gland
May be local
obstruction
Often low pitched
Hard to hear
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Thrills
Vibrations or tremors
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Abdomen
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AbdomenInspection
Skin
Umbilicus
Contour
Abdominal movement
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Abdomen
Auscultation
Bowel sounds
Bruits
Detect:
Fluid
Air
Solid masses
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Percussion
Tympany
Dullness
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Female Genitalia
Chaperone if possible
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Female Genitalia
Yellow-green discharge
Frothy, gray-green discharge with foul odor
White, curdlike discharge with no odor
Gray discharge with fishy, foul odor
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Male Genitalia
Penis
Urethral opening
Scrotum
Male Genitalia
Anus
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Male Genitalia
Musculoskeletal System
Assess function and structure
Patient position
General Principles
Extremities
Evaluate:
Skin and tissue over muscles, cartilage, bones
Joints for injury, discoloration, swelling, masses
Circulatory status
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Abnormal Findings
Signs of inflammation
Swelling
Tenderness
Increased heat
Redness of overlying
skin
Decreased function
Asymmetry
Crepitus
Deformities
Decreased muscle
strength
Atrophy
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Joints
Note:
Limited range of motion
Unusually increased joint mobility
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Range of motion
Test muscle strength by hand
grip
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Clubbing of Fingernails
Elbows
Inspection
Palpation
Range of motion
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Skin integrity
Nodules
Contour
Swelling
Position
Calluses
Deformities
Corns
Size
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Palpate:
Anterior aspects of each ankle joint
Achilles tendon
Metatarsophalangeal joints
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Range of motion
Dorsiflexion
Plantar flexion
Inversion
Eversion
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Pelvis
Pelvic structural
integrity
Heel of hand on
symphysis pubis
Press down
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Hips
Inspect for symmetry
Palpate:
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Knees
Inspection
Patella smooth, firm, nontender, midline
Alignment, swelling, and deformity
Note atrophy of quadriceps
Palpation
Range of motion
Arteries, veins,
lymphatic system
and lymph nodes,
fluids exchanged in
capillary bed
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Arms
Palpate:
Legs
Patient supine and appropriately draped
Inspect from groin and buttocks to feet:
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Legs
Palpate pulses:
Femoral
Popliteal
Dorsalis pedis
Posterior tibial
Legs
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Abnormal Findings
Pitting edema
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Spine
Inspection
Lordosis (swayback)
Kyphosis (hunchback)
Scoliosis (razorback)
Height differences of
shoulders
Height differences of
iliac crest
Cervical Spine
Inspection
Should be in a midline position
Look for deformities and abnormal posture
Palpation
Cervical Spine
Range of motion
If no suspected injury:
Should be no pain or
discomfort
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Range of motion
Bend forward at waist
Bend backward at waist
Bend to each side
Rotate upper trunk in a circular motion
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Nervous System
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Neurological Examination
Mental status and speech
Cranial nerves
Motor system
Sensory system
Reflexes
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Abnormal findings
Unconsciousness
Confusion
Slurred speech
Aphasia
Dysphonia
Dysarthria
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Cranial nerve I
Cranial nerve II
Cranial nerve V
Trigeminal
Ask patient to clench teeth while palpating temporal
and masseter muscles
Test sensation by touching forehead, cheeks, jaw on
each side
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Facial
Inspect face: note symmetry, tics, abnormal movements
Raise eyebrows, frown, show both upper and lower
teeth, smile, puff out cheeks
Close eyes tightly so they cannot be opened, gently
attempt to raise eyelids
Observe for weakness or asymmetry
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Cranial nerve XI
Spinal Accessory
Hypoglossal
Motor System
Observe patient during movement and at rest
Abnormal involuntary movements evaluated
for:
Quality
Rate
Rhythm
Amplitude
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Motor System
Bilaterally symmetrical
Resistance to opposition
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Muscle Strength
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Patient to extend
elbow and pull it
toward the chest
against resistance
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Muscle Strength
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Coordination
Point-to-point movements
Gait
Stance
Romberg test
Pronator drift test
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Romberg Test
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Sensory System
Sensory System
Head to toe
Compare symmetrical areas
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Note:
Skin color
Level of consciousness
Respiratory rate
Assess behavior
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General Appearance
Birth to 6 Months
Maintain body temperature
Poor head control normal under 3 months of
age
Infants are abdominal breathers
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Birth to 6 Months
If sunken, may be
dehydration
Bulging fontanel may
mean increased
intracranial pressure
7 Months to 3 Years
Usually cooperative
Minimal speech, unreliable history
May have separation anxiety
If possible, have parent hold child for exam
May see illness or injury as punishment
Approach slowly and speak in reassuring tones
Use simple and direct questions
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4 to 10 Years
May be cooperative
May provide limited history of event
May have separation anxiety and view illness or
injury as punishment
Approach slowly
Speak in quiet, reassuring tones
Allow child to "help"
Reluctant to show "private parts
Advise of any expected pain or discomfort
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Patient History
Patient History
Walking
Getting out of bed
Dressing
Driving a car
Using public transportation
Preparing meals
Taking medications
Sleeping habits
Bathroom habits
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Physical Examination
Conclusion
The Nurse must have a wide range of
knowledge and skills to perform a
comprehensive physical examination and to
make effective clinical patient care
decisions.
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