Chapter 1: Purpose of the Physical Examination Flashcards

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What does Physical Exam focuses on?

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Preventive care instead of a current health problem.

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A Physical Exam provides an opportunity for the health care provider to review the patient’s?

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Medical, surgical history, lifestyle choices, medications, allergies and risk factors that increase diseases.

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During the actual examination what does the provider will evaluate?

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Each organ system for normal and abnormal findings.

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For certain age groups what are some exams?

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Breast exam, pelvic exam, and prostate exam.

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Following the physical assessment, the provider may order additional testings or screenings according to?

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Guidelines or tailored to the patient’s personal or family history.

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The screenings that the provider may order are?

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Colorectal screenings, to detect medical conditions early to treat.

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How often the patient should schedule a complete examination?

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Depend on their medical condition.

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How often providers recommend physicals for patients with chronic problems?

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Annual physics.

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How often providers recommend physicals for healthy individuals ?

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Every three to five years.

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