Practice Question
The nurse enters the room to assess a newly admitted client. Which statement best describes the purpose of a general survey?
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Correct Answer:
To provide information to guide the physical assessment
Rationale:
💎 A general survey is the initial impression the nurse forms when first meeting the client, focusing on overall appearance, hygiene, body structure, mobility, and behavior.
💎 Its main purpose is to guide the physical assessment by identifying cues that may require closer examination, such as gait abnormalities, distress, or poor nutrition.
💎 The nurse observes age, sex, level of consciousness, skin color, facial features, and signs of acute distress, which can help prioritize specific systems for detailed assessment.
💎 This process is distinct from vital signs or diagnostic tests; rather, it forms a baseline picture of the client’s health status.
💎 By directing attention to priority areas, the general survey improves the accuracy and efficiency of the overall assessment.
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When performing a physical assessment, which of the following is the first physical assessment technique that should be used?
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5. Which of the following aspects of the complete physical assessment can be delegated by the nurse to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
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Which of the following assessment findings is not a part of the general survey?
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
- Answer Choices: 4