assessment_exam_2_20200730034734 Flashcards
CC to look out for
RashHivesDry skinAcneHair lossIngrown nails
HPI to look out for
OLDCARTSEnvironmental exposuresTravelImmunizations
Past/present medical hx to look out for
SkinSkin cancerAcnePrev. lesions/proceduresSystemic disorders
Family Hx to look out for
Skin cancerAtopy (genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases)Balding
Social Hx to look out for
TobaccoAlcoholDrug useSun exposureTanning boothsCosmeticsSkin care
Examination of the skin is performed by
Inspection and palpation
Skin inspection requirements
Adequate lighting (tangential for contour)Room temperatureOnly expose the skin that needs to be exposedFull body sweep
Skin inspection points to look out for while performing inspection on the entire skin surface
PallorScars, bruises, lesionsEdemaMoistureHydration
8 Steps of skin lesion description
LocationDistributionPrimary or secondaryShape/arrangementBorders/marginsAssociated changesPigmentationSize
Palpation of skin for
Moisture (should be minimal sweat/oil)Temp. (use dorsal surface of hands/fingersTexture (smooth, soft, even)Turgor (3 seconds or less for tenting)
Where do you check for tenting in the elderly?
Over the sternum
Normal tenting time
3 seconds or less
Inspect hair for
ColorDistributionQuantity (look for Hirsutism/alopecia)
Palpate hair for
Texture
Inspect nails for
ColorShapeContour (clubbing)
Palpate nails for
TextureThicknessCapillary refill
Risk assessment consists of
Sun exposureTanning boothsUse of sunscreen
ABCDE of melanoma
AsymmetryBorders are irregularColor variations (black, blue, red)Diameter over 6mmElevation/evolution
A of melanoma
Asymmetry
B of melanoma
Borders are irregular
C of melanoma
Color variations (black, blue, red)
D of melanoma
Diameter over 6mm
E of melanoma
ElevationEvolution (growth)
Present/past medical Hx to look out for
Eye disordersEar infectionsSinus infectionsThroat infectionsAllergiesThyroid diseaseCancer
Past surgical Hx to look out for
Head and neck procedures/medicationCataract correctionLasik eye correctionEar tubesTonsillectomyWisdom teeth removal
Family hx to look out for
Thyroid, atopic triad
General signs to look out for
FeverChills weight changes
Integumentary signs to look out for
Rashes
Face signs to look out for
Tenderness/swelling
Eyes signs to look out for
painrednessdrainageitching
Ear signs to look out for
tinnitusear paindrainage
Nose signs to look out for
congestionrhinorrheasneezingepistaxis
Throat signs to look out for
Paindysphagiahoarseness
Neck signs to look out for
lymphadenopathy
Gordon health patterns to reference
SleepSexuality (infections)Nutrition/metabolic
Head exam:
Aligned?Normocephalic
Face exam
ScarsLesionsSymmetryMuscle weakness
Tell-tale signs on initial exam
Allergic shinersNasal crease in allergiesNoisy nasal breathing
Patient voice points to listen to
Breathy voiceNasalyStridor?
External eye points of interest
Eyebrow thinning/symmetryEyelashes (even distribution and direction of curl, infestations)Able to close eyelids fully/lesions
Eye abnormalities
PtosisEntropionHordeolum (sty)
PERRLA for eye assessment
PupilsEqualRound (should be perfectly round)Reactive (should react to:Light: dilation/contractionAccommodation(Looking far away pupils dilate, looking close pupils constrict)
Red light reflex
Detect cataract and retinoblastomaReddish-orange reflection of light from fundus
How to hold opthalamascope
Hold right hand, use your right eye and examine the patient’s right eyeVice versa for left
Cataracts
Clouding of lensLeading cause of blindness worldwideRisk factors: AgeUV B lightDiabetesCigarettesHTNSteroid useObesityBeta blockersFemale
Further eye testing
Peripheral vision6 cardinal fields (slowly) (three descending vertical on left side, three descending vertical on right side)
Ear external exam
AlignmentDeformitiesNodulesUlcersLesions