Basic Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Flow of procedures
A
- general observation
- history/interview
- systems review
- local observation
- postural assessment
- palpation
- neurological screen
- functional screen
- ROM
- MMT
2
Q
What is included in general observation
A
- patient movement and posture
- assistive devices or external supports
- difficulty completing paperwork
- difficulty with ambulation
- difficulty with transfers
3
Q
What are the constitutional symptoms
A
- fever
- night sweats
- day sweats
- nausea/vomiting
- change in bowel habits
- weight loss
- fatigue
- sleep pattern changes
- syncope
- shortness of breath
4
Q
What is included in systems review
A
- any constitutional symptoms
- laboratory testing
- diagnostic imaging
- procedures
- integumentary
- cardiovascular
- pulmonary
- neurological
5
Q
What is included in local observation & posture
A
- look specifically at the area of complaint
- look at sitting posture & standing posture
6
Q
What to look for in palpation
A
- tone
- atrophy/hypertrophy
- tenderness
- verify symptom location
7
Q
Functional screen for outpatient
A
- done in sitting or standing
- ROM
- gross strength tentatively screened with myotomes
- transfers
8
Q
Functional screen for inpatient
A
- done in supine in bed
- UE & LE ROM
- bed mobility
- transfers
