Assessment Types
This type of assessment covers the entire body from head to toe.
What is a comprehensive assessment?
This tool emits light and is used during inspection.
What is a penlight?
This pulse is found on the wrist.
What is the radial pulse?
This acronym is used to assess pupils.
What is PERRLA?
This is the first thing a nurse should do when entering a patient’s room.
What is greet the patient?
This assessment focuses on a specific issue or body part.
What is a focused assessment?
This tool measures body temperature.
What is a thermometer?
This scale assesses eye, motor, and verbal responses.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
This is the normal time for capillary refill.
What is less than 2 seconds?
This is the correct order for non-abdominal assessments.
What is inspect → auscultate → percuss → palpate?
This assessment targets one body system, such as respiratory or cardiovascular.
What is a system-specific assessment?
This technique involves visually observing the patient.
What is inspection?
This condition involves fluid accumulation in tissues.
What is edema?
This term describes equal movement and appearance on both sides of the face.
What is symmetry?
This is the correct order for abdominal assessments.
What is inspect → auscultate → percuss → palpate?
This assessment is used to monitor changes
What is an ongoing assessment?
This part of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds.
What is the bell?
This pulse is located on the top of the foot.
What is the dorsalis pedis pulse?
This muscle strength score indicates full strength against resistance.
What is 5/5?
This is a quick way to assess neurological status at the bedside.
What is checking level of consciousness (LOC)?
This assessment is typically done at the beginning of care to establish a baseline.
What is a comprehensive assessment?
This tool is used to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane.
What is an otoscope?
These reflexes are automatic spinal responses requiring intact sensory and motor pathways.
What are deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)?
This temperature change in extremities may indicate poor circulation.
What is cool or cold skin?
This is the purpose of a bedside assessment in ongoing care.
What is monitoring changes and ensuring patient safety?