Abbreviated Head to Toe Assessment
CV/PV:
Auscultate heart valves Auscultate for murmurs Palpate all pulses bilaterally Check for edema Check for cap refill
Integumentary:
Inspect color Palpate bilaterally to check temp and moisture Inspect and measure any lesions
ABD/GI/GU:
Inspect size and shape of abdomen Auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants Palpate all 4 quadrants Ask when last BM was
Neuro:
Mental Status Affect LOC Speech
Respiratory:
Observe Rate, Pattern, Depth, Symmetry Ask about cough Listen to 8 spots posteriorly
HEENT:
PERRLA EOMS
Musculoskeletal:
Push and Pull of upper and lower extremities Squeeze hands