Nursing Assessment: General Survey and Temperature

Which of the following is NOT a component of the general survey?

What is the primary purpose of the general survey?

Which of the following is an aspect that is NOT assessed during the 'Overall impression of the client' component of the General Survey?

Which of the following is NOT assessed during the 'Mental Status Examination' component of the General Survey?

What is the correct order of the components of the general survey?

Choose the correct type of tissue that contributes to surface temperature.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting body temperature?

Which of the following mechanisms helps decrease heat loss from the body?

What is the medical term for the cycle of temperature fluctuations that occur naturally throughout the day?

What is the most accurate way to measure core body temperature?

Which of the following is NOT a method to assess body temperature?

What is the primary mechanism the body utilizes to increase heat production?

What is the role of vasoconstriction in temperature regulation?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence pulse rate?

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

What does the systolic blood pressure measure?

Which of these is NOT a component assessed when examining pulse?

What is the measurement unit for blood pressure?

Who typically has a higher heart rate: Females or Males?

Why is pain considered the fifth vital sign?

What is the highest blood pressure category?

Match the component of the General Survey with its description:

Match the aspect assessed during the Mental Status Examination with its corresponding description:

Match the vital sign with its typical measurement unit:

Match the factor influencing pulse rate with its description:

Match the assessment characteristic with its associated vital sign:

Match the following methods for assessing body temperature with their associated measurement locations:

Match the following factors affecting body temperature with their potential influence:

Match the following body temperature regulation mechanisms with their respective actions:

Match the following types of body temperature with their corresponding tissue locations:

Match the following components of the general survey with their respective assessment methods:

Match the following methods for assessing pulse with their description:

Match the following components of blood pressure with their descriptions:

Match each component of the general survey with its corresponding description:

Match each component of the blood pressure measurement with its associated description:

Match each aspect of pulse assessment with its corresponding description:

Match each factor with its potential impact on pulse rate:

Match the factors with their potential influence on the respiratory rate:

Match each blood pressure category with its corresponding range:

Match each factor with its impact on heart rate:

Match each aspect of the circulatory system with its relevant characteristic:

Which of these findings indicates that a client is obtunded?

What is the most appropriate action to take if a client does not respond to a gentle shake during the mental status assessment?

What is the primary purpose of the mental status assessment?

Which of these levels of consciousness indicates the client is the least responsive?

Which of the following statements about the mental status assessment is FALSE?

What is the most appropriate way to assess a client's level of consciousness during the mental status assessment?

Which level of consciousness is characterized by a client who awakens to vigorous shake or painful stimuli, but returns to unresponsive sleep?

What is the recommended approach to ensure a client's comfort and confidentiality during a mental status assessment?

Which of the following is a key aspect of the 'Generativity vs Stagnation' stage in psychosocial development, as described in the text?

Which of the following abnormal findings, observed during a mental status assessment, suggests a possible diagnosis of depression?

What is a primary characteristic of the 'Ego Integrity vs Despair' stage of psychosocial development?

A client exhibiting abnormal flexor posture (decorticate) is likely to have a lesion in which part of the nervous system?

What is the time frame specified in the text for the 'Young Adult' stage of psychosocial development?

Which abnormal postural finding, seen during the general survey, is associated with a potential diagnosis of mania?

Which of the following is NOT a key point of the 'Intimacy vs Isolation' stage of psychosocial development?

What does a client exhibiting the abnormal extensor posture (decerebrate) likely have?

What is an essential aspect of the 'Generativity vs Stagnation' stage that promotes successful development?

During a mental status assessment, which abnormal finding may be indicative of both depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Within the 'Ego Integrity vs Despair' stage, what is a primary challenge for older adults as discussed in the text?

What is the key concept associated with the 'Intimacy vs Isolation' stage of psychosocial development, as described in the text?

Which of the following is NOT an abnormal finding commonly observed in individuals affected by depression?

During the mental status assessment, what abnormal finding may be indicative of schizophrenia or medication side effects?

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the assessment questions for the 'Generativity vs Stagnation' stage as outlined in the text?

Which of the following is a normal finding observed during the mental status assessment?

What is the developmental stage that corresponds to the age range of 18 months to 3 years according to Erikson's stages?

During the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage (18 months – 3 years), which of the following developmental milestones is NOT directly observed?

What is the primary focus of the 'Imitative vs. Guilt' stage of Erikson's psychosocial development model?

Which of the following statements about the 'Industry vs. Inferiority' stage (6-12 years) is TRUE?

What is the primary developmental challenge of the 'Identity vs. Role Confusion' stage (13-18 years) according to Erikson?

Which of the following is NOT a sample interview question relevant to the 'Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt' stage?

Which of the following questions would be most relevant to assess the child's development in the 'Industry vs. Inferiority' stage?

Which Erikson stage is characterized by the individual's exploration of various roles, beliefs, and values to develop a stable sense of identity?

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential negative impact of religious beliefs on health, as discussed in the text?

What is the primary purpose of the FICA© tool for spiritual assessment?

Which of these questions focuses on the "I" component of the FICA© tool during a spiritual assessment?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned within the 'F' component of the FICA© tool?

Which question from the spiritual assessment tool addresses the "C" component of the FICA©?

What is the role of spirituality in relation to health, particularly in chronic disease management?

Which of the following is a recommendation for taking a spiritual history mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is a potential positive outcome associated with spirituality in certain populations?

When assessing a client's thought process and perception, which of the following could indicate an abnormal finding?

During the assessment of cognitive abilities, which of the following would typically be considered a normal finding for orientation?

To assess a client's ability to learn new information, a nurse would typically use which of the following methods?

Which of the following scenarios would be considered an appropriate method to assess a client's judgment?

When assessing a client's visual perception and constructional ability, which of the following is NOT a typical task?

In which of the following circumstances would a nurse be likely to employ the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE)?

If a client demonstrates difficulty understanding or using proverbs appropriately, it could suggest which of the following?

Which of the following would be categorized as an abnormal finding when observing a client's mood and expressions?

A client who is obtunded can be aroused only by a painful stimulus.

If a client does not respond to being called by name, the next step in assessing level of consciousness is to gently shake them.

Lethargy is a deeper level of consciousness than obtunded.

A client in a coma is unresponsive to all stimuli, but their eyes remain open.

The mental status assessment only evaluates cognitive function, not emotional function.