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SKILL: ASSESSING THE HAIR AND SCALP, SKULL AND FACE

DEFINITION:

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PURPOSE:

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EQUIPMENT:

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CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE, DURING and AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

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THINGS TO DOCUMENT AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

C – The step was correctly performed

X – The step was not performed

N – The execution of the step needs improvement

R – The step was correctly performed after remediation

PROCEDURE RATIONALE C X N R
ASSESSING THE HAIR AND SCALP
1. Assess both scalp hair and body hair. Consistent with genetic
background and signs pf
premature gray.
2. Note color and length of hair.
3. Inspect the evenness of growth over To determine evenness of
the scalp and body. distribution of hair.
4. Note distribution of hair. Indicative of endocrine and
nutritional status.
5. Inspect hair thickness and thinness. To determine the quantity of hair
6. Inspect hair texture and oiliness. Indicative of endocrine and
nutritional status.
7. Note presence of infections or Provides information of presence
infestations by parting the hair in of ringworm, lice, dandruff, lesions
several areas, checking behind the ears or trauma.
and along the hairline at the neck.
ASSESSING THE HEAD
8. Inspect skull for size, shape and
symmetry.
9. Inspect facial features (e.g. symmetry of
structures and of the distribution of
hair).
10. Palpate the head for masses,
tenderness and depression.
11. Note symmetry of facial movements.
12. Ask the client to elevate the eyebrows,
frown, or lower the eyebrows, close the
eyes lightly, puff cheeks, smile and
show teeth.

COMPLETED YES NO DATE OF

COMPLETION SIGNED