[SOLVED] General Survey

General Survey Form
Objective: Conduct a General survey on a person of your choice. The purpose of this interaction is observation only.
Physical Appearance/Hygiene:
General appearance:
Gender
Apparent age
Ethnic group
Appears overall healthy
Well-groomed or disheveled (Note the general color of skin and hygiene)
Body Structure and Movement (Observe general stature):
Height appropriate for apparent age
Appears well nourished
Weight suitable for the height
Position or posture (comfortable and relaxed)
Obvious deformities
Walks with ease
Gait balanced and smooth
Limitations to range of motion
Involuntary movements
Using assistive devices
Emotional/Mental Status and Behavior:
Level of alertness
Appear well rested or tired
Converse appropriately
Behavior appropriate for the situation
Dress suitable for the weather
Document observations with detailed responses in a narrative format. For example, if a client appears tired provide a description adequate for the reader to visualize the client, “Client is alert and appears tired, slumped in a chair with eyes half closed.”
Describe two actual or potential risk factors for the client based on the assessment findings with description or reason for selection of them.
Body Structure and Movement (Observe general stature):
Height appropriate for apparent age
Appears well nourished
Weight suitable for the height
Position or posture (comfortable and relaxed)
Obvious deformities
Walks with ease
Gait balanced and smooth
Limitations to range of motion
Involuntary movements
Using assistive devices
Emotional/Mental Status and Behavior:
Level of alertness
Appear well rested or tired
Converse appropriately
Behavior appropriate for the situation
Dress suitable for the weather
Document observations with detailed responses in a narrative format. For example, if a client appears tired provide a description adequate for the reader to visualize the client, “Client is alert and appears tired, slumped in a chair with eyes half closed.” Document observations with detailed responses in a narrative format. For example, if a client appears tired provide a description adequate for the reader to visualize the client, “Client is alert and appears tired, slumped in a chair with eyes half closed.