Focused Exam: Depression Abigail Harris Shadow health Objective data
Assessment of Vital Signs:
Temperature:
– Body temperature is within the normal range.
Blood Pressure:
– Blood pressure falls within the normal range.
Heart Rate:
– Heart rate is normal.
Respiratory Rate:
– Breathing rate is normal.
Oxygen Saturation:
– Oxygen saturation is normal.
Assessment of IV Bag:
Appropriate Fluid:
– The IV bag contains normal saline.
Appropriate Label:
– The label on the bag shows the correct name and dosage.
Fluid Appearance:
– The fluid in the bag appears normal with no visible abnormalities.
Assessment of IV Pump:
Infusion Rate:
– The IV pump is infusing the fluid at the ordered rate.
Assessment of IV Site:
Insertion Site:
– No abnormal signs are observed at the insertion site.
Dressing:
– The dressing is dry and intact.
Assessment of Blood Glucose:
Timing:
– Blood glucose level is within the normal range.
Level:
– Blood glucose level is within the normal range.
Assessment of Urine Quality:
Clarity of Urine:
– Urine is clear.
Color of Urine:
– Urine color is within the normal range.
Odor:
– No noticeable odor is detected.
Assessment of Eyes:
Pupil Response to Light:
– Pupils respond normally to light.
Assessment of Mouth:
Oral Health:
– Oral mucosa, gums, and lips appear moist and pink.
Assessment of Skin:
Skin Integrity:
– No wounds or sores are observed.
Skin Trauma Signs:
– No signs of skin trauma are present.
Skin Color and Appearance:
– Skin color and appearance are normal.
Skin Texture and Masses:
– No abnormalities in skin texture or masses are observed.
Assessment of Carotid Arteries:
Auscultation Results:
– No abnormal sounds are heard over the carotid arteries.
Assessment of Breath Sounds:
Breath Sounds:
– Breath sounds are clear in all areas.
Adventitious Sounds:
– No abnormal breath sounds are detected.
Assessment of Heart Sounds:
Heart Sounds:
– Normal heart sounds are heard.
Extra Heart Sounds:
– No extra heart sounds are present.
Rate and Rhythm:
– Heart rate and rhythm are regular.
Assessment of Thyroid:
Palpation Findings:
– No palpable abnormalities are detected.
Assessment of Fine Motor Skills:
Observations:
– Fine motor skills are intact.
Assessment of Skin Turgor:
Skin Turgor:
– Skin returns to normal position promptly after being pinched.
Assessment of Capillary Refill:
Capillary Refill Time:
– Capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds.
Assessment of Gait:
Observations:
– Gait initiation and pattern are normal.
Assessment of General Appearance:
Observations:
– Abigail presents herself appropriately and maintains good eye contact.
Assessment of Attitude Toward Medical Staff:
Attitude:
– Abigail is generally open and cooperative during the examination.
Assessment of Speech:
Speech:
– Abigail speaks at an appropriate rate and volume with clear articulation.
Assessment of Mood and Affect:
Mood and Affect:
– Abigail’s mood is stable, and her affect is normal.
Assessment of Thought Process:
Thought Process:
– Abigail’s thought process is coherent and logical.
Assessment of Thought Content:
Thought Content:
– Abigail’s thought content is free from disturbances.
Perceptual Disturbances:
– Abigail does not experience perceptual disturbances.
Confirmation of Orientation:
Orientation:
– Abigail is oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
Assessment of Memory:
Memory:
– Abigail’s memory is intact for both remote and immediate events.
Assessment of Abstract Thinking:
Abstract Thinking:
– Abigail demonstrates abstract thinking ability.
Assessment of Visuospatial Ability:
Visuospatial Ability:
– Abigail’s visuospatial ability is intact.
Assessment of Insight:
Insight:
– Abigail demonstrates awareness of her condition and willingness to seek treatment.
Assessment of Judgment:
Judgment:
– Abigail demonstrates good judgment.
Focused Exam: Depression Abigail Harris Shadow health Objective data
- Normothermic
- Hyperthermic
- Hypothermic
- Normotensive
- Hypertensive
- Hypotensive
- Normal
- Tachycardic
- Bradycardic
- Normal
- Tachypnea
- Bradypnea
- Normal
- Hypoxemia
- Bag is normal saline
- Bag is not normal saline
- Bag is not labeled
- Name and dosage are correct
- Name is incorrect
- Dosage is incorrect
- Infuse rate is incorrect
- Bag is not labeled
- No visible abnormal appearance
- Cloudy
- Inappropriate color
- Crystallization
- IV pump is infusing IV fluid at the ordered rate
- IV pump is infusing IV fluid at a slower than the ordered rate
- IV pump is infusing IV fluid at a faster than the ordered rate
- No visible abnormal signs
- Erythema
- Infiltration
- Dry and intact
- Moist dressing
- Preprandial
- Postprandial
- <80 mg/dL
- 80-130 mg/dL
- 130-180 mg/d
- >180 mg/dL
- Normal value
- Hypoglycemic
- Hyperglycemic
- Clear
- Cloudy
- Clear
- Pale yellow
- Dark yellow
- Pink or amber
- Red or brown
- Orange
- No noticeable odor
- Foul odor
- Sweet odor
- Normal (PERRL)
- Unequal
- Irregular
- Miosis
- Mydriasis
- Non-reactive to light
- Moist and Pink
- Dry appearance
- Pale
- Moist and pink
- Dry appearance
- Redness
- Bleeding
- Discoloration
- Moist and pink
- Dry appearance
- Chapping
- Redness
- Bleeding
- Discoloration
- No abnormal findings
- Abrasion
- Laceration
- Exposed wounds or cuts
- Sore or pressure ulcer
- Focused Exam: Depression Abigail Harris Shadow health Objective data
- No abnormal findings
- Bruising
- Burn
- Ligature mark
- Scarring
- No abnormal findings
- Purpura or petechiae
- Redness
- Jaundice
- Rash
- Freckles, birthmarks, melasma, or other lesions
- No abnormal findings
- Visible masses (warts, cysts, or tumors)
- Varicosities
- Striae
- Moles or skin tags
- No abnormal findings
- Excessive dry or flaking skin
- Excessive hair growth
- No bruit
- Bruit
- No bruit
- Bruit
- Clear in all areas
- Diminished in some areas
- Absent in some areas
- No adventitious sounds
- Wheezing
- Fine crackles
- Stridor
- Rhonchi
- Rales
- S1 and S2 audible
- S1, S2, and S3 audible
- S1, S2, and S4 audible
- S1, S2, S3, and S4 audible
- No extra sounds
- Gallops
- Murmur
- Friction rub
- Valve clicks
- Regular rate and rhythm
- Arrhythmia
- No palpable abnormalities
- Nodules
- Enlarged
- Irregular
- None reported
- Tenderness reported
- Able to perform without difficulty; no tremor
- Tremor
- Performed with difficulty
- Unable to perform
- Able to perform without difficulty; no tremor
- Tremor
- Able to perform without difficulty; no tremor
- Tremor
- Performed with difficulty
- Unable to perform
- 0 No muscle contraction
- 1 – Barely detectable contraction
- 2 – Active movement with gravity eliminated
- 3 – Active movement against gravity
- 4 – Active movement against gravity and resistance
- 5 – Active movement against full resistance without fatigue (normal)
- No tenting
- Tenting
- Less than 2 seconds
- Greater than 2 seconds
- No hesitancy
- Hesitancy or multiple attempts to start
- Stepping foot passes stationary foot
- Stepping foot does not pass stationary foot
- Steps clear floor
- Steps do not clear floor completely
- Right and left step length equal
- Right and left step length unequal
- Steps are continuous
- Discontinuity between steps
- No deviation of path
- Some path deviation or use of walking aid
- Significant path deviation
- No sway, no flexion of knees or back, no use of arms or walking aid for stability
- No sway, but flexion of knees or back or arms spread out while walking for stability
- Observable sway or use of walking aid
- Heels set apart
- Heels almost touching while walking
- Less than or equal to 12 seconds (normal mobility)
- Greater than 12 seconds (increased likelihood of falls)
- Direct eye contact
- Indirect or no eye contact
- Upright posture without tension or rigidity
- Bent or hunched posture, tension, or rigidity
- Clean clothing, appropriate to age, fit, season and occasion
- Dirty, disheveled, or inappropriate to age, fit, season, or occasion
- Demonstrates an appropriate level of grooming
- Signs indicating lack of grooming or self-care
- Generally open and cooperative
- Generally suspicious, guarded, or evasive
- Demonstrates appropriate or expected rate of speech
- Excessively slow or rapid rate of speech
- Demonstrates appropriate or expected speech volume
- Excessively loud or soft speech volume
- No appreciable issues with articulation
- Issues with articulation, slurring, or stutters
- Stable mood with little or no fluctuation throughout the interview
- Frequent and appreciable mood changes throughout the interview
- Full or balanced (normal)
- Expansive affect (excessively cheerful affect characterized by contagious laughter or smiling)
- Blunted or flat affect (little to no variation of expression regardless of conversation topic)
- No presence of thought process disturbances
- Presence of rapid thinking, disorganized or illogical flow of thought, “word salad,” neologisms, echolalia, or clanging associations
- No presence of thought content disturbances
- Presence of delusions, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, or suicidal or homicidal ideation
- No presence of perceptual disturbances
- Presence of auditory or visual hallucinations
- Oriented to person
- Not oriented to person
- Oriented to place
- Not oriented to place
- Oriented to time
- Not oriented to time
- Oriented to situation
- Not oriented to situation
- Able to complete the series
- Unable to complete the series
- Remote and immediate memory intact
- Remote or immediate memory not intact
- Demonstrates abstract thinking with similarities test
- Demonstrates concrete thinking with similarities test
- Visuospatial ability intact for interlocking shapes test
- Visuospatial ability impaired with interlocking shapes test
- Demonstrates full awareness of illness and willingness to seek treatment
- Demonstrates limited or no awareness of illness and/or is unwilling to seek treatment
- Demonstrates good judgment
- Judgment poor or impaired judgment