DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF BANGUED

Rizal Street, Zone 6, Bangued, Abra Telefax: (074)7528003

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: VALERA, Guia Carla M. Score/Rating: _________________
Course & Year: ______________________ CP. no.: _____________________
E-mail Address: ______________________ Instructor’s signature: ___________

ACTIVITY 8

DIRECTIONS: Assess your mother or father’s skin, hair and nails and fill up the table with the normal findings and
your actual findings. Encode your activity using Arial Narrow font size 11 in a short bond paper using the template
provided. Turn in to our google classroom (assignment section) until Sunday (May 2, 2021). Your hard copy will be
handed to me once you are permitted to come to school.

PART 1:

Name of the Client: TEDDY VALERA Age: _________________

1. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF HAIR
STEPS NORMAL/COMMON FINDINGS ACTUAL FINDINGS
A. Inspection of the hair
 Color  black  appearance of grey hair
 Quantity  thick  hair loss is noticeable
 Distribution  Hair is evenly distributed in  Not evenly distributed due to
the scalp several times of grey hair
removal.
 General condition  No head lice, smooth, thick  No head lice, there are few
hair follicle hair loss and grey hair which
is normal for aging person
B. Palpation
 Texture  Soft and smooth  Soft and smooth
2. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SKIN
STEPS NORMAL/COMMON FINDINGS ACTUAL FINDINGS
A. Inspection of the skin
 Color  Varies from white to pink,  Dark toned skin because of
yellow, brown and black sunlight exposure

 Lesions  No cancerous and abnormal  There are scars, freckles

appearance of skin lesions and moles in several areas
 Erythema  Normal skin does not have  No appearance of redness
erythema or skin redness in the skin
B. Palpation
 Temperature  Not too hot, not too cold  A little warm
 Skin turgor  Skin with normal turgor  Skin snaps rapidly back to
snaps rapidly back to normal normal
 Degree of moisture  Soft  Dry and oily
 Texture  Evenly smooth  Coarse, there are visible
pores
  Lumps  Normal skin has no  There are some benign
appearance of lumps lumps due to several
injuries.
3. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE NAILS
STEPS NORMAL/COMMON FINDINGS ACTUAL FINDINGS
A. Inspection of the nails
 Plate for color Normal nails are generally pink in pink
color
 Cuticle Smooth, without pits or grooves Few pits can be seen from nail
cuticles
 Shape No deformation, not too curvy No deformation of nail and not too
curvy
 General Condition The same in color, free of spots or No discoloration and deformation in
discoloration general, hence, his nails are healthy
 Texture Translucent, shiny and firm Firm but not that shiny due to the
amount of daily work loads
B. Palpation
 Consistency All nails must be uniform in color. All nails look pink consistently

PART 2: NAIL STRUCTURE

PART 3: 7 ways on how you care for your nails, skin and hair.
A. NAILS
1. Keep nails clean and dry.
2. Moisturize nails
3. Keep nails shaped and free of snags by filing with an emery board.
4. Do not bite fingernails or remove the cuticle.
5. Have a manicure and pedicure regularly
6. Avoid “digging out” ingrown toenails, especially if they are infected and sore. 
7. Wear shoes that fit properly. 

B. SKIN
1. Drink plenty of water, and use gentle moisturizers, lotions, or creams
2. Avoid intense sun exposure, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing.
3. Don’t use tanning beds or sunlamps. They emit the same harmful UV radiation as the sun.
4. Bathe in warm water; use mild cleansers that don’t irritate.
5. Reduce stress. Stress can harm your skin and other body systems.
6. Get enough sleep. 
7. Talk to your doctor if you notice any odd changes to your skin, like a rash or mole that changes size or
color.

C. HAIR
1. Use the Right Brush.
2. Hydrate Your Hair Regularly.
3. Eat a balanced diet
4. Don't Towel Dry.
5. Trim Your Hair Often.
6. Shampoo the Right Way.
7. Condition correctly and with care.