Comprehensive Head-to-Toe Patient
Assessment Guide for Healthcare Students
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What should be assessed in the Appearance, hygiene, posture, gait, mood,
general survey? speech, and level of distress.
What vital signs should be obtained Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure,
during the assessment? oxygen saturation, and pain level.
What does PERRLA stand for in the Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and
eye assessment? Accommodation.
What should be inspected in the Scalp, hair distribution, symmetry, eyes, ears,
HEENT assessment? nose, mouth, and throat.
Assessment Guide for Healthcare Students
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What should be assessed in the Appearance, hygiene, posture, gait, mood,
general survey? speech, and level of distress.
What vital signs should be obtained Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure,
during the assessment? oxygen saturation, and pain level.
What does PERRLA stand for in the Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and
eye assessment? Accommodation.
What should be inspected in the Scalp, hair distribution, symmetry, eyes, ears,
HEENT assessment? nose, mouth, and throat.
