General Survey (Head-to-Toe Assessment)

When doing a general survey of a patient during a head-to-toe assessment, what does that entail? (Two Things)

Appearance = Hygiene, Body Posture, Emotional State

Assess Orientation = LOC X 3 (Person, Place, Time)

How would you document appearance for a patient who is “normal”?

Hygiene = Clean

Body Posture = Relaxed

Emotional State (Mood & Affect) = Cooperative

How would you document “hygiene” for a “normal” person?

Clean

How would you document “body posture” for a “normal” person?

Relaxed

How would you document “emotional state” for a “normal” person?

Cooperative