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NUR2092 Health Assignment

Module 4 Assignment

General Survey and Pain Assessment

Assignment Content

Answer the following questions in summary format for the general survey and the pain assessment:

Describe the assessment techniques discussed in the textbook. Why is it important to perform the assessment techniques in order?

Describe the significant characteristics of a general survey.

Conduct a pain assessment. Make sure you include one of the pain scales that are discussed in the textbook. Document your findings.

 You may conduct the pain assessment on a fellow student, friend, or family member. Remember to secure their permission.

Collect both subjective and objective data using the process described in the textbook. Then, document your subjective & Objective findings on a WORD document.

APA format isn't required.

Chapter 9-Regional Write-Up-General Survey, Vital Signs, and Pain Assessment

Name:___________________________________________Date:_________________________

Patient Initials:______________________________Age:____________Gender:_____________

Physical Examination-General Survey

1. Physical Appearance

Gender________________________________________________________________________

Level of consciousness___________________________________________________________

Skin color_____________________________________________________________________

Facial Features_________________________________________________________________

2. Body Structure

Stature________________________________________________________________________

Nutrition______________________________________________________________________

Symmetry_____________________________________________________________________

Posture________________________________________________________________________

Position_______________________________________________________________________

Body build, contour_____________________________________________________________

Note any physical deformity_______________________________________________________

3. Mobility

Gait__________________________________________________________________________

Range of Motion________________________________________________________________

4. Behavior____________________________________________________________________

Facial expression________________________________________________________________

Mood and affect________________________________________________________________

Speech________________________________________________________________________

Dress_________________________________________________________________________

Personal hygiene________________________________________________________________

Vital Sign

Manual Blood pressure:_____________________R arm;_____________________L arm

Temperature________Method_________________________Location_______________

Heart Rate__________Locaton__________________Rhythum___________

Respiratory Rate______________

5. Pain

Provocative/Pallation____________________________________________________________

Quality/Quantity________________________________________________________________

Region/Radiation_______________________________________________________________

Severity Scale__________________________________________________________________

Timing________________________________________________________________________

Answer the following questions in summary format for the general survey and the pain assessment:

 1.           Describe the assessment techniques discussed in the textbook. Why is it important to perform the assessment techniques in order?

2.            Describe the significant characteristics of a general survey.

3.            Conduct a pain assessment. Make sure you include one of the pain scales that are discussed in the textbook. Document your findings.