Basic Assessment

Question 1

Flow of procedures

Answer 1

• general observation
• history/interview
• systems review
• local observation
• postural assessment
• palpation
• neurological screen
• functional screen
• ROM
• MMT

Question 2

What is included in general observation

Answer 2

• patient movement and posture
• assistive devices or external supports
• difficulty completing paperwork
• difficulty with ambulation
• difficulty with transfers

Question 3

What are the constitutional symptoms

Answer 3

• fever
• night sweats
• day sweats
• nausea/vomiting
• change in bowel habits
• weight loss
• fatigue
• sleep pattern changes
• syncope
• shortness of breath

Question 4

What is included in systems review

Answer 4

• any constitutional symptoms
• laboratory testing
• diagnostic imaging
• procedures
• integumentary
• cardiovascular
• pulmonary
• neurological

Question 5

What is included in local observation & posture

Answer 5

• look specifically at the area of complaint
• look at sitting posture & standing posture

Question 6

What to look for in palpation

Answer 6

• tone
• atrophy/hypertrophy
• tenderness
• verify symptom location

Question 7

Functional screen for outpatient

Answer 7

• done in sitting or standing
• ROM
• gross strength tentatively screened with myotomes
• transfers

Question 8

Functional screen for inpatient

Answer 8

• done in supine in bed
• UE & LE ROM
• bed mobility
• transfers