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Cecilia Eaddy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical assessment purposes | To evaluate clients current physical condition Detect early sign of developing health problems Establish baseline for future comparison Evaluate the clients response to medical and nursing intervention |
| Physical assessment | A systemic examination of body structure |
| Four techniques | Inspection (purpose observation), palpation ( lightly touching or applying pressure to body;involves fingertips )deep depressing tissue with forefinger of one or both hands, percussion (striking or tapping clients body parts) least used , auscultation (li |
| Type of environment used for assessment | Door with curtain or draped ensures privacy, adequate light, adequate warmth for comfort, easy access to restroom |
| Type of equipment used for physical assessment | Drapes, gowns, thermometer, tongue blade, stethoscope, gloves, and scales |
| Basics activities involved in physical assessment | |
| Gathering information | Mood, physical appearance, level of consciousness, body size, and posture |
| Draping | A sheet, paper or soft cloth to cover up while waiting for assessment to take place |
| Selecting approach two are common | Head to toe and body system approach |
| Head to toe | Top of body to feet (has 3 advantages) Prevent overlooking some aspects of data collection Reduce the number of position change required of the clients Take less time b/c nurse is not constantly moving around the clients in what may appear to be a hapha |
| What are the six general area body is divided | Abdomen, head and neck, chest, extremities, genitalia, and anus& rectum |
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