Chapter 12 Flashcards
Technique Order?
Hint: I Play Piano Always
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Except for Abdomen
Abdomen Technique Order?
Hint: Look, Listen, Tap, Feel
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Inspection means?
Visual Exam:
-Color
-Shape
-Symmetry
-Movement
Think SEE!
Palpation means?
Manual:
-Texture
-Size
-Consistency
-Tenderness
Think FEEL!
Percussion means?
Tapping:
Sounds for
-Organ size
-Density
Think TAP!
Auscultation means?
Listening:
Stethoscope for
-Heart
-Lungs
-Bowels
Think LISTEN!
Why Abdomen different?
Auscultate before percussion/palpation to preserve bowel sound accuracy.
Normal Temp?
97.8°F - 99.1°F
36.5°C - 37.3°C
Normal Pulse?
60 - 100 bpm
Normal Respiration?
12-20/min
Normal BP?
120/80 mmHg
Pain Scale
0-10
Tachycardia?
Pulse > 100 bpm
High BP Action?
Assess for:
-Headache
-Chest Pain
Hypertensive Emergency
Fever action?
Assess for:
-Infection
-Notify Provider
General Survey includes?
Weight
Height
Build
Posture
Gait
Distress
Hygiene
Grooming
Skin
Vitals
o2 sat
age appearance
Distress Signs?
-Sweating
-Grimacing
-Labored Breathing
-Clutching
Older Appearance means?
Possible Chronic Illness
-Assess Further
Normal Lung sound?
Vesicular
soft
periphery
Bronchial sound?
Loud
Harsh
Trachea
Wheezes mean?
Narrowed airways
-Asthma
-COPD
