Additional bits after examinations

Question 1

Cardiovascular examination additional bits at end of examination

Answer 1

Measure BP, capillary blood glucose, fundoscopy, peripheral vascular exam, ECG, urine dip

Question 2

Respiratory examination additional bits at end of examination

Answer 2

Check o2 sats and measure observations, sputum sample, peak flow, CXR, ABG if requiring oxygen, full cardiovascular exam (pulmonary HTN)

Question 3

Abdominal examination additional bits at end of examination

Answer 3

Check hernial orifices, examine external genitalia, perform digital rectal exam

Question 4

Cerebellar / Neurological examination additional bits at end of examination

Answer 4

Full neuro exam including cranial nerves / cerebellar / upper and lower limbs. Neuroimaging if concerns about demyelination or SOL, in the form of CT or MR head. Formal hearing assessment

Question 5

Parkinson’s disease examination additional bits at end of examination

Answer 5

Cerebellar exam, lying and standing BP, assess eye movements, mini mental state exam / cognitive assessment, review medication chart for causes of secondary Parkinsonism