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Amira Hill: General Survey VFA
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the purpose of a general survey during client assessment?✔✔ To gather an overall impression of the client’s health status
What does the nurse observe first when beginning a general survey?✔✔ The client’s appearance and behavior
Which component of the general survey involves noting body structure and mobility?✔✔ Physical appearance, body build, posture, and gait
If a client appears drowsy and difficult to arouse, how should their level of consciousness be documented?✔✔ Lethargic
What term describes a client who is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation?✔✔ A\&O x4 (Alert and Oriented times four) 1 / 2
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A client’s skin is cool and pale. What might this indicate during a general survey?✔✔ Poor circulation or potential shock
What is the best method to assess a client’s speech during a general survey?✔✔ Observe if speech is clear, coherent, and appropriate for the situation
Why is it important to assess hygiene and grooming during a general survey?✔✔ It provides clues about the client’s functional ability and mental status
A client walks with short, shuffling steps and a stooped posture. What is a likely interpretation?✔✔ Possible Parkinson’s disease or mobility impairment
During the general survey, the nurse notes that the client avoids eye contact and appears withdrawn. What might this suggest?✔✔ Anxiety, depression, or other psychological distress
What does it mean if a client is described as cachectic during the general survey?
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