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.
