Subjective/ Objective Data
Diseases, Health Changes, Treatment, Family Hx, Culture, Lifestyle, and Health Practices
What are types of subjective data we need to gather from our clients?
12.1-15.1 gm/dL
Normal Hgb for female?
2nd or 3rd ICS midclavicular line
5th ICS midclavicular line
Where do we auscultate anterior lung sounds?
Sinuses: front and maxillary
Carotid Arteries: one at a time
What do we palpate during Head and Neck Palpation?
Color, shape, odor, and any abnormalities of the face, mouth, neck, & nose
What are we looking for during head and neck inspection?
Heart Sounds, Lung sounds, inspection, palpation, and auscultation
What type of objective data are we gathering from our clients.
13.8-17.2 gm/dL
Normal Hgb for male?
6th, 7th, or 8th ICS midaxillary line
Where do we auscultate lateral lung sounds?
Tenderness/sensations, crepitus, masses/lesions, fremitus, chest expansion
What do we palpate for during posterior thorax palpation?
Configuration, accessory muscle use, & positioning
What are we looking for during posterior thorax inspection?
4.2-5.4 million cells/mcL
Normal RBC count for female?
36.1-44.3%
Normal Hct for females?
2nd ICS midscapular line (above scapula)
7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th ICS midscapular line
Where do we auscultate posterior lung sounds?
Tenderness/sensations, masses/lesions, crepitus, fremitus, chest expansion, apical pulse, abnormal pulsations
What do we palpate for during anterior thorax palpation?
Shape/configuration, sternum position, slope of ribs, respiratory pattern, ICS, accessory muscle use, pulsations, & apical pulse
What are we looking for during anterior thorax inspection?
4.7-6.1 million cells/mcL
Normal RBC count for males?
40.7-50.3%
Normal Hct for males?
2nd ICS right of sternal border (Aortic) (S2)
2nd ICS left of sternal border (Pulmonic) (S2)
4th ICS left of sternal border (Triscuspid) (S1)
5th ICS left of sterna border midclavicular line (Mitral) (S1)
What are the landmarks to auscultate for the heart?
Edema, temp, skin turgor, cap refill, and radial pulse
What do we palpate for during hand and arm palpation?
Size, edema, color, venous pattern, & lesions
What are we looking for during hand and arm inspection?
3.7-5.2 mEq/L
Normal range for serum potassium?
150,000-400,000 platelets per mcL
Normal platelet count?
5th intercostal space a little to the left of the midclavicular line; 1 full minute
Where do we assess apical pulse and for how long?
Edema, temp, superficial inguinal lymph nodes, femoral pulse, dorsalis pedis pulse, popliteal pulse, and posterior tibial pulse
What do we palpate for during leg and door palpation?
Hair distribution, lesions, varicosities, thrombophlebitis, edema, color, & circumference of mid thigh, calves, ankles, and forefoot
What are we looking for during leg and foot inspection?