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ANTHONY COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF NURSING
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
I.
Yes _____
No ______
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
GENERAL
APPEARANCE:
TEM
P:
VITAL SIGNS: BP
HEAD
EYE
NORMOCEPHALIC
PERRLA
SQUINT
ANICTERI
C
ICTERIC
EAR
HEARI
NG
PLIABLE
NOSE
MOUTH
PATENT
MOIST
NORMAL
UVULA/ TONSIL
MOVABL
NECK
E
TORSO
BREAS
T
HEART
C
R:
PR
:
RR:
UNEVE
FLAT
N
EXOPTHALMUS
PALE
HARD CARTILAGENOUS
UNEVE
N
UNEVEN
OCCLUD
ED
DRY
SPECIFY
DEAF
PINK
INFLAMMED
PURULE
NT
EXUDATE
S
CLAD
KYPHOS
IS
MASS
LORDOS
IS
ABSCES
S
UNABLE TO SMELL
PINKISH
PALE
SYMMETRIC
AL
ASSYMETRI
CAL
NODULE
S
STRAIGH
T
SYMMETRIC
AL
ASSYMETRI
CAL
INFLAMMED
MASS
NRRR
MURMU
R
WHEEZE
S
RIGID
RHONCI
SOFT
STIFF
LUNGS
BRONCHO VESICULAR
ABDOMEN
FLAT
GENITA
L
NORMAL
RECTUM/ANUS
NORMAL
HERNIA
HEMORRHOI
DS
MASS
FISTULA
3
ABSCES
S
SCOLIOS
IS
FRICTION
RUB
RALES
TENDER
ABSCES
S
MASS
ADENOPAT
HY
ABSCES
S
EXTREMITY UPPER
EXTREMITY
LOWER
SYMMETRIC
AL
SYMMETRIC
AL
ASSYMETRI
CAL
ASSYMETRI
CAL
MOVAB
LE
MOVAB
LE
IMMOBI
LE
IMMOBI
LE
Sunken
Moist
Dry
Subjective
Usual Diet: ___________________________________
No. of meals per day: ___________ (3x a day)
No. of fluid drink each day: _______(8-12 glasses/day)
Yes
Yes
No
No
Previous/Recent Illness:
Diabetic Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism
Tube/Drainage: _____________________________ Colon Cancer Abdominal Pain
Comment: ___________________________________
Vital Signs: T _____ P ______ R_______BP ______ _____________________________________________
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Wounds: __________________________________
Body Types:
Ectomorph Mesomorph
Obese
Thin
Endomorph
B. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Note: Assess resp. rate, rhythm, depth, pattern, breath sounds, comfort
Objective
Subjective
Breath Sounds: Diminished/Absent Stridor Previous/Recent Illnesses:
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Asthma
Rales/Crackles Rhonchi/Wheezing
Pneumonia
Hydrothorax
Normal (Vesicular, Bronchovesicular, Bronchial) Brochiectasis
Pneumothorax Hemothorax
CHF
None (atelectasis)
Chest Trauma
Lung Cancer
Comment: ____________________________________
Resonance: Hyper Hypo
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Respiration/Oxygenation:
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Normal(Relax, Effortless and Quiet)
Labored/Use accessory Muscle] Dyspnea
Tachypnea Bradypnea
Cyanosis
Breathing Treatments/Medication: ______________
Pallor
Cheyne-stoke
Biots
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Hyperventilation Hypoventilation
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Nasal Flaring
Pursed lip Barrel Chest _____________________________________________
Pleuritic Pain
Smoking:
O2 Inhalation _____liters/min
Yes
For how long: __________
Rate: ________________________
No
Tube/Drainage: CTT Oral Airway
Comment:____________________________________
Endotracheal Tube
Ventilator
_____________________________________________
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Cough:
Productive Non-productive
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Sputum: Mucoid
Bloody (hemoptysis)
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Rusty Frothy
Thick Tenacious
Color: ____________________________
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis:
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C. CARDIOVASCULAR/CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Note: Assess heart sounds, rhythm, pulse, blood pressure, fluid retention and comfort.
Objective
Subjective
Temperature: _______________ Celsius
Previous/Recent Illness:
Blood Pressure: Right_______ Left ___________
CVA
CHF
MI
Thrombophlebitis
Family History of HPN Renal Failure
Pulses:
Bleeding Disorder __________________________
Carotid Pulse: Thready Weak Strong Absent
Comment: ____________________________________
Rate: Right______Left______
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Apical: Regular
Irregular
Rate: ____
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Radial Pulse: Regular Irregular Thready Weak
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Strong Absent Rate: Right______ Left _______
Dorsalis Pedis: Regular Irregular Thready Weak
Strong Absent Rate: Right_____ Left _____
Posterior Tibia: Regular Irregular Thready Weak
Strong Absent Rate: Right_____ Left _____
Bradycardia
Blue
Pale
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis:
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D. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Note: Assess skin integrity, color, temperature, turgor, hair distribution, nails.
Objective
Subjective
Skin: Dry Intact Warm Cold moist Comment : ___________________________________
Turgor:_____________________________________ _____________________________________________
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Pallor Cyanosis Jaundice Rashes
Acanthosis Nigricans Albinism Erythema _____________________________________________
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Edema Petechia Itching
Drainage _____________________________________________
Swelling Wound Ecchymosis/hematoma
Decubitus Ulcer
Comment:____________________________________
Temperature: _________
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Hair: Alopecia Hirsutism Patchy hair loss
Distribution: ________________________________ Comment:____________________________________
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Nails: Dirty Pallor
Cyanosis
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Clubbing
Paronychia Onycholysis
Capillary refill: __________ (Normal less than 2 sec)
Color: _________________
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis:
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E. ELIMINATION
Objective
Mobility and Dexterity:
Ambulatory Non-ambulatory
Bedridden with assistive device
Tubes/Drainage/Stoma:
Colostomy Ileostomy
NGT
Catheter
Suprapubic Catheter
Abdomen:
Soft
Firm
Distended Non-distended
Bowel Sounds: (5 20 sounds/min)
Normoactive
Hypoactive
Hyperactive(Borborygmi) Absent
Measurement:
Intake ____________ Output:_______________
Edema:
Yes
No
Location: __________________________________
Present Urine Color: ________________________
Note: Assess urine frequency, color, odor control,
comfort/gyn-bleeding, discharge.
Comment: __________________________________
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Subjective
Previous/Recent Surgery/Illness:
_____________________________________________
History of pain and discomfort: _________________
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Diet: ________________________________________
Personal Elimination Habits:____________________
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Elimination Problem:
Loose bowel movement _________
Constipation Impaction Fecal Incontinence
Neurologic Impairment Dysuria
Urgency
Polyuria Oliguria
Nocturia Dribbling
Incontinence Hematuria Retention
Discharge
Residual urine (> 100ml)
Comment: ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
Medication taken:
Analgesic Narcotic
Antibiotics Anticholinergic NSAID
Aspirin
H2 antagonist
Fluid intake per day: __________ liters/day
Physical Activity: _____________________________
Comment: ___________________________________
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Excessive Perspiration and Odor Problem:
Yes No
Consistency:
Stools: ______________________________________
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Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis: _________________________________________________________________________
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F. MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Note: Assess mobility, motion, gait, alignment, joint function, muscle tone, reflexes, comfort.
Objective
Subjective
Do you experience any of the following:
Mobility: Ambulatory Non Ambulatory
Lumbar pain Thoracic Pain Cervical Pain
Bedridden
Appliance __________________________ Joint pain
Comment ____________________________________
Gait and Posture: Lordosis Kyphosis
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Scoliosis
Shaftling Poliomyelitis
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Amputated Limb ______________________
Club foot (Talipes)
Varus Valgus Equinovarus
Calcanous
Comment: ___________________________________
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Comment: ___________________________________
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Comment: ___________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis: _________________________________________________________________________
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G. COGNITIVE AND PERCEPTUAL/ NEUROLOGIC
Note: Assess patient LOC, Sensation, pupillary size, orientation, vital signs, reflexes,
Objective
Subjective
Check the Following Risk Factors:
LOC: Alert Lethargic Comatose
Older Adulthood Male
Hx Stroke or TIA
Unresponsive Obtunded Stupor
Hypertension
Smoking
Hx CVD
Decorticate
Decerebrate
Sleep Apnea
High level of Cholesterol
GCS Score: _________
Drug Abused
DM
Oral Contraceptives
Menopausal
Over weight
Cushing Triad (Respiratory changes, Increase BP,
Comment: ____________________________________
Decreasing level of Consciousness)
Positive
Negative
Do you experience any of the following:
Sensation: Positive
Negative
Place
Time/Date
Blurring Diplopia
Photophobia
pain
Inflammation Cataract
Glaucoma Headache Unusual Discharges
Comment: ____________________________________
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Positive Negative
Positive Negative
Positive Negative
Positive Negative
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Remarks: _________________________________________________________________________________
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Nursing Diagnosis: _________________________________________________________________________
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LABORATORY AND
DIAGNOSTIC
Result
Significance
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NURSING DX
OBJECTIVES
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
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RATIONALE
EVALUATION
V. DRUG STUDY
Name of Drug
Generic
(brand)
Classification
Dose/
Frequency/
Route
Mechanism of
action
Indication
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Contraindication
Side effects
Nursing Precaution
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Medications:
Exercise:
Treatment:
Diet:
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VII. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Name of Patient: __________________________________ Age: ______________ Sex _________________
Diagnosis: ________________________________________________________________________________
Definition:
Reference:
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