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General survey 3.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the purpose of the general survey during a physical assessment?✔✔ To gather an overall impression of the client’s health status
What is one component of the general survey related to appearance?✔✔ Hygiene and grooming
Which behavior might indicate a client is confused during a general survey?✔✔ Disoriented speech and inappropriate responses
What should the nurse assess first when beginning a general survey?✔✔ The client’s level of consciousness
What is a normal range for adult body temperature in a general survey?✔✔ 36°C to 38°C (96.8°F to 100.4°F)
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What does the nurse observe when assessing gait during a general survey?✔✔ The client’s walking pattern and coordination
How is speech evaluated in the general survey?✔✔ By noting clarity, pace, and coherence of the client’s verbal communication
What might an unsteady gait indicate in a general survey?✔✔ A neurological or musculoskeletal problem
What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate observed during a general survey?✔✔ 12 to 20 breaths per minute
What finding in a general survey may indicate malnutrition?✔✔ Thin body build with poor muscle tone
Which factor is included in the assessment of body structure?✔✔ Symmetry of body parts
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