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BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
POSTURE, GAIT, STANDING, SITTING Relaxed, bent posture, coordinated Erect Posture, Relaxed, Coordinated Movement Abnormal
AND WALKING movements (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Bent posture
p. 531)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
OVERALL HYGIENE AND GROOMING she is neat and tidy Neat and Clean Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 531)
BODY AND BREATH ODOR No presence of breath odor and foul smell on No Body and Breath Odor Normal
her body. (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 531)
Has a very understandable speech and has a Understandable, moderate in pace and exhibits
QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF SPEECH moderate pace. thought association Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 531)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
RELEVANCE AND ORGANIZATION OF She answer has a sense of reality. Doesn’t Logical in sequence, makes sense and has
THOUGHTS have any difficulty in expressing herself sense of reality Normal
through speech (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 531)
II. SKIN
Freckles, some birthmarks, some flat and Some scars results to loss of
LESIONS She has a scar on her right leg. raised nevi, no abrasions or other lesions tissue function
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 538) (Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th
Edition, by Potter & Perry p. 1190)
SKIN MOISTURE Her skin is moisturized Moist in skin folds and axillae Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 539)
SKIN TEMPERATURE Uniform skin temperature with normal range Uniform; within normal range Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 539)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Skin spring back to previous state less than 3 When pinched, skin springs back to previous
SKIN TURGOR seconds. state Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 539)
III. NAILS
Her nail is about 160º and has a convex Convex Curvature; angle of nail plate about
FINGERNAILS PLATE SHAPE curvature. 160 degrees
Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 543)
Smooth in texture
FINGERNAILS AND Her fingernails and toe nails are smooth in (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Normal
TOE NAILS TEXTURE texture Kozier p. 543)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
TISSUES SURROUNDING NAILS Her fingernails and toe nails are smooth in Intact Epidermis Normal
texture (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 543)
BLANCH TEST OF CAPILLARY REFILL It takes 3 seconds to return to the normal state Prompt return of pink or usual color
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 543)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
V. SCALP
COLOR AND APPEARANCE scalp is white in color. Clean free from masses, White, Free from infestations, no presence of Normal
lumps, scars, lies, nits, dandruff and lesions dandruff
VI. HAIR
EVENNESS OF GROWTH Her hair was evenly distributed over the scalp. Evenly Distributed Hair Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 541)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
TEXTURE AND OILINESS OVER SCALP Her hair is dry Silky ; Resilient Hair Abnormal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Her hair is dry
p. 541)
Eyebrow is aligned and hair evenly distributed. Hair evenly distributed; skin intact;
Also, it moves equally. symmetrically aligned; equal movement
EYEBROWS (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Normal
Kozier p. 548)
EYELASHES eyelashes are evenly distributed and slightly Equally distributed; curled slightly outward Normal
curled outward (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 548)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
BULBAR CONJUNCTIVA There is no presence of lesion and his Transparent, capillaries evident, sclera appears
conjunctiva is transparent white Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 548)
SCLERA sclera is white in color and some capillaries White and Clear Normal
are visible (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 548)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
LACRIMAL GLAND No edema and tenderness No edema and tenderness over lacrimal gland Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 550)
She can see the pen light in her periphery When looking straight ahead, client can see
PERIPHERAL VISUAL FIELDS objects in the periphery Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 551)
VIII. EARS AND HEARING
auricle is aligned with outer canthus of her eyes. Color same as facial skin, symmetrical, aligned
AURICLES The color is same as facial skin with outer cathus of eye about 10 degrees from
(COLOR, SYMMETRY, POSITION) vertical Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 556)
AURICLES her auricle is firm and it recoils after it has been Mobile, firm and not tender; pinna recoils after it
(TEXTURE, ELASTICITY, AREAS OF folded. The pinna recoils when folded is folded Normal
TENDERNESS) (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by
Kozier p. 556)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
WATCH TICK TEST She can hear the ticking of my watch Able to hear ticking in both ears Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 558)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
SHAPE, SIZE, COLOR AND FLARING There is no deviation in his nose. Symmetrical Symmetric and straight, Uniform in Color and No Normal
and straight. Uniform in color Flaring
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 560)
REDNESS, SWELLING, GROWTHS AND Her nasal cavity is moist, no lesions or Mucosa is pink, clear, watery discharge, no Normal
DISCHARGE discharge. Mucosa is pink lesions
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 561)
Her nasal septum is intact and in midline Nasal Septum intact and in midline
NASAL SEPTUM (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 561)
Air moves freely through his nose Air moves freely as the client breathes through
NASAL CAVITIES the nares Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 560)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Her lip is dry. She was able to purse his Uniform pink color, soft, moist, smooth in texture,
LIPS lips. symmetry of contour, ability to purse lips Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 563)
TEETH Has dental carries. Has four decayed tooth (2 Healthy teeth are white, smooth,shiny, and Tooth decay was produced by
upper molars and 2 lower molars). properly aligned interaction of food with bacteria
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition, by Potter & (Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th
Perry p. 823) Edition, by Potter & Perry p. 823)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
a. Base of tongue, mouth floor and Smooth tongue base with prominent veins Smooth tongue base with prominent veins Normal
frenulum (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 564)
b. Movement Moves freely and no tenderness Moves freely and no tenderness Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 564)
c. Nodules, lumps or excoriated areas Smooth with no palpable nodules Smooth with no palpable nodules Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 564)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
XI. NECK
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
There are no deformities in the spine of the Spine is vertically aligned; Spinal column is
client. Spine vertically aligned straight, right and left shoulders and hips are at
A. SPINAL ALIGNMENT same height Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 576)
C. RESPIRATORY EXCURSION Full symmetric excursion thumbs normally Full and symmetric chest expansion Normal
separate 3 to 5 cm (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 576)
Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus. Fremitus Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus; Fremitus is
D. VOCAL FREMITUS is heard at the space of the lungs. Fremitus heard most clearly at the apex of the lungs Normal
vibrate equally on both lungs and most clearly Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier p.
at the apex of the lungs. 577)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
E. PERCUSSION OF POSTERIOR The breathing pattern of the client is quiet, Resonate, except over scapula; Lowest point of
THORAX rhythmic, and effortless. resonance is at the diaphragm Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 577)
ANTERIOR THORAX Quiet, rhythmic and effortless respiration Quiet, rhythmic and effortless respiration Normal
(BREATHING PATTERNS) (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 578)
A. SKIN (TEMPERATURE, Uniform in temperature, no tenderness and Uniform temperature; No tenderness and masses
TENDERNESS, MASSES) masses (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 578)
B. RESPIRATORY EXCURSION Full and symmetric chest excursion Full and symmetric chest excursion Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 578)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Fremitus is normally decreased over heart and Fremitus is normally decreased over heart and
C. VOCAL FREMITUS breast tissue breast tissue Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 579)
Resonate down to the 6th rib at the level of the Resonate down to the 6th rib at the level of the
diaphragm but are flat over areas of muscle diaphragm but are flat over areas of muscle and
D. PERCUSSION OF ANTERIOR and bone, dull over heart and liver, tympanic bone, dull over heart and liver, tympanic on Normal
THORAX on stomach stomach
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 579)
E. AUSCULTATION OF TRACHEA Bronchial and Tubular breath sounds Bronchial and Tubular breath sounds Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 579)
F. AUSCULTATION OF ANTERIOR Bronchovesicular and vesicular breath sounds Bronchovesicular and vesicular breath sounds
THORAX (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 579)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
TRICUSPID AREA No pulsations: No lift and heaves No pulsations: No lift and heaves Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 583)
Pulsations visible in 50% of adults and Pulsations visible in 50% of adults and palpable
palpable in most PMI in fifth LICS or medial to in most PMI in fifth LICS or medial to MCL; No lift
APICAL AREA MCL; No lift or leave or leave Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 583)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
PALPATION OF CAROTID ARTERIES Symmetric pulse volume, Full pulsation, Symmetric pulse volume, Full pulsation, thrusting Normal
thrusting quality, elastic arterial wall quality, elastic arterial wall
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 584)
Rounded in shape, unequal in size, generally Rounded in shape, slightly unequal in size and
BREASTS INSPECTION symmetric generally symmetric Normal`
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 589)
Round or oval and bilaterally the same; color Round or oval and bilaterally the same; color
varies widely, dark brown in color; Irregular varies widely, from light pink to dark brown;
AREOLA placement of sebaceous glands on the surface Irregular placement of sebaceous glands on the Normal
of the areola surface of the areola
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 590)
Round, everted and equal in size, soft and Round, everted and equal in size, soft and
NIPPLES smooth, both nipples point at the same smooth, both nipples point at the same direction, Normal
direction, no discharge no discharge
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 590)
AXILLARY, SUBCLAVICULAR AND No tenderness, masses and nodules No tenderness, masses and nodules
SUPRACLAVICULAR LYMPH NODES (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 590)
XV. ABDOMEN
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Unblemished skin; uniform color; Silver-white Unblemished skin; uniform color; Silver-white
ABDOMEN’S SKIN INTEGRITY striae or surgical scars striae or surgical scars Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 594)
ABDOMINAL CONTOUR Round abdomen Round abdomen is normal in shape if the Normal
abdomen is symmetrical (Fundamentals of
Nursing, 9th Edition, by Potter & Perry p. 587)
INSPECTION OF ENLARGED LIVER OR No evidence of enlargements of liver or spleen No evidence of enlargements of liver or spleen
SPLEEN (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 594)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Tymphany over the stomach and gas filled Tymphany over the stomach and gas filled
PERCUSSION OF ABDOMEN bowels; dullness, especially over the liver and bowels; dullness, especially over the liver and
spleen or a full bladder spleen or a full bladder Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 596)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
MUSCLES FOR FASCICULATIONS AND No Fasciculations and tremors No Fasciculations and tremors Normal
TREMORS (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 600)
Equal strength on each body side Equal strength on each body side
MUSCLE STRENGTH (Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier Normal
p. 600)
BODY PART ASSESSED ACTUAL FINDINGS NORMS AND STANDARDS INTERPRETATION/ ANALYSIS
Varies to some degree in accdordance with Varies to some degree in accdordance with
JOINTS RANGE OF MOTION person’s genetic make up and degree of person’s genetic make up and degree of physical
physical activity activity Normal
(Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition, by Kozier
p. 601)