Nr509 Physical Assessment Study Guide Rated A+

What labs to check with vitiligo {Ans: OThyroid panel: TSH, free T3 and free T4, CBC}assessment questions with the related symptom attribute {Ans: onset, location, duration, characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors, treatments, severity of symptoms}General Survey {Ans: Objective reporting of findings Apparent state of health Level of consciousness Location and level of distress or discomfort Skin color and obvious lesions Dress, grooming, person hygiene Facial expressions Odors of breath and body, posture, gait, motor activity}Venous Disease {Ans: •Edema •Pain from pressure •Varicose Veins •Venous ulcers (non-healing) •Thickened, darkening of skin}Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat (HEENT): Head: Examine the hair, scalp, skull, and face. Eyes: Check visual acuity and screen the visual fields. Note the position and alignment of the eyes. Observe the eyelids and inspect the sclera and conjunctiva of each eye. With oblique lighting, inspect each cornea, iris, and lens. Compare the pupils and test their reactions to light. Assess the extraocular movements. With an ophthalmoscope, inspect the ocular fundi. Ears: Inspect the auricles, canals, and drums. Check auditory acuity. {Ans: }Basic Interviewing Skills {Ans: -active listening-closely attending to what the pt is communicating, connect to pt's emotional state, use verbal and nonverbal