NCM 101 Ch 3 - Collecting Objective Data

NCM 101 Health Assessment
Chapter 3: Collecting Objective Data

4.1 Define related terms
Objective data - directly observed by the examiner
Physical assessment - examination technique to obtain complete assessment of the
patient

4.2-3 List down and identify equipment necessary for each part of the physical
examination; describe the general purpose of each piece of equipment
For all examinations
Gloves

For vital signs
Sphygmomanometer
Thermometer (oral, rectal, tympanic)
Watch with second hand
Pain rating scale

For anthropometric measurements
Skinfold calipers
Flexible tape measure
Platform scale with height attachment

For skin, hair, and nail examination
Ruler with centimeter markings
Magnifying glass
Wood’s light

For head and neck examination
Small cup of water

For eye examination
Penlight
Snellen chart
Ophthalmoscope
Cover card
Newspaper or Rosenbaum Pocket Screener

For ear examination
Otoscope
Tuning fork

For mouth, throat, nose, and sinus examination
Penlight
Tongue depressor
Piece of small gauze
Otoscope with wide-tip attachment

For thoracic and lung examination
Stethoscope (diaphragm)
Marking pencil and centimeter ruler

For heart and neck vessel examination