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What begins the General Survey Assessment when a nurse first meets a client?

The nurse determines the reason the client is seeking health care.

What are the measurements taken at the onset of a physical examination?

Vital signs, height, and weight.

What are the components of a general survey?

1. Physical appearance, 2. Body structure, 3. Mobility, 4. Behavior.

What characteristics are assessed under Physical Appearance?

Sex/Gender and Age.

What does Fitzpatrick Skin Type classification assess?

Skin color and reaction to sun exposure.

What does a Type I Fitzpatrick Skin Type score indicate?

Pale white skin, extremely sensitive, always burns, never tans.

What does the term 'Symmetry' in body structure refer to?

Body parts look equal bilaterally and are in relative proportion.

What does the assessment of gait evaluate in mobility?

The smoothness, evenness, and balance of walking.

What indicates normal behavior during the nurse-client interaction?

The person is comfortable and cooperative.

What does 'capillary refill' measure during nail assessment?

The speed at which blood returns to an area after pressure is applied.

What are the signs of a potential abnormality in the thyroid gland?

Asymmetric movement or generalized enlargement.

What are normal findings for the inspection and palpation of the nose?

Color is the same as the rest of the face, smooth and symmetrical structure, no tenderness.

What does a nasal obstruction indicate during the patency check?

Dyspnea due to rhinitis or the presence of a foreign object.

What is assessed when checking the internal nose?

The nasal mucosa, septum, and turbinates' condition.

What does a red, swollen, and tender nose typically indicate?

Possible infection from internal nasal structures.

What is the significance of a hen's egg shape described in the context of physical examination?

Indicates a general characteristic of the human head structure.