4:Exam Intro, Body Scoring, Lymph Node Palpation Flashcards
2 approaches to physical exams
Front to back
Systems (examine each body system completely before proceeding)
2 keys to physical exam
Consistency- do it the same way every time
Symmetry- compare mirror images, right and left sides
Use of senses in physical exam: sight
Observation, inspection
Use of senses in Physical exam: hearing
Auscultation of heart lungs and GI tract
Percussion
Crepitus or crepitation
Define Auscultation
Listening to internal sounds of the body ( not necessarily w a stethoscope)
To auscult the heart means to
Listen to the heart
Hypermotility means
Ex; GI Tract
Moving to fast
GI tract moving too fast, lots of sounds
Define percussion (to percuss, percussing)
Tapping on structures and listening for sounds they make
Define Crepitus or Crepitation
Crackling sounds in musculoskeletal system
Using senses in physical exam: smell
Smelling infection Infestation Inflammation Poor husbandry Metabolic diseases
Using senses in physical exam: touch
Palpation
To palpate means to touch
BCS stands for
It is a
Body condition scoring
It’s an assessment of an animals nutritional status
How many lbs in a kg
2.2
BCS assessment based on
Amount of tissue over: Ribs Hip bones Transverse processes of vertebrae Tail base (dogs only)
Abdominal tuck
Should normal lymph nodes be easy or difficult to palpate
Who’s easier to feel, cats or dogs
Difficult Bc normal lymph nodes are small
Cats easier than dogs
