General Survey and Measurement

Vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts, objective data categories, and measurement techniques detailed in Chapter 9 General Survey and Measurement.

General Survey

A study of the whole person that includes assessment of physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior.

Physical Appearance

An area of objective data in a general survey that includes age, sex, level of consciousness, skin color, facial features, and overall appearance.

Body Structure

An area of objective data in a general survey that includes stature, nutrition, symmetry, posture, position, and body build or contour.

Weight Measurement Protocol

A measurement procedure where the person removes shoes and heavy outer clothing before standing on a scale, aiming for the same time of day and clothing type when sequence of repeated weights is necessary, recorded in kilograms and pounds.

Height Measurement Protocol

A measurement procedure using a wall-mounted device or measuring pole on a scale, aligning the extended headpiece with top of the head while the person is shoeless, standing straight, looking straight ahead, with feet and shoulders on a hard surface.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A practical marker of optimal weight for height and an indicator of obesity or protein-calorie malnutrition.