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Clinical Skills Flashcards

1
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Describe the soap hand washing procedure

And how long should it last

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2
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Describe hand rub procedure

And duration

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3
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What 4 things should you consider in initial assessment

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RACE:
Records
Appearance
Conscious level/behavior
Environment

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4
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Normal body temperature range

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36-37.5 C

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5
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What body temperature is considered hypothermia

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<35C

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6
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What are the steps in taking someone’s temperature with a non - contact thermometer

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7
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What is a normal oxygen saturation on air

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> 96%

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8
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What are the steps in using a pulse oximeter

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9
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Why do we estimate blood pressure by palpation first

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Auscultatory gap

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10
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Hand examination:
- Nails

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Clubbing
Leuconychia
Koilonchya
Pitting
Tar stains
Splinter haemorrhages
Capillary refill
Peripheral Cyanosis

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11
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Hand examination:
- Palm

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Muscle wasting
Ulnar deviation
Herbeden’s nodes
Palmar erythema
Dupuytren’s contracture
Tremors

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12
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Arm examination

A

Pulse and resp rate
Scars; surgery or IVDU
Pinch test - turgor
Pigmentation

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13
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Face examination

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Symmetry - swelling
Eyes; conjunctivae, sclera

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14
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Mouth examination

A

Ulcers
Pigmentation - cyanosis
Tonsils
Lips - angular stomatitis

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15
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Order of lymph node examination

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Supraclavicular
Anterior cervical chain
Tonsillar
Submandibular
Submental
Post and pre auricular
Occipital
Posterior cervical chain

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16
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Anterior chest exam

A

Scarring
Bone formation
Pacemaker
Gynaecomastia

17
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Examination of lower limbs

A

Scarring
Temperature
Hair loss
Varicose veins
Oedema

18
Q

Examination of feet

A

Swelling
Capillary refill
Soles; ulcer, dry thick skin, verrucas

19
Q

What is the structure for peak flow and inhaler technique consultations

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Explanation
Demonstration
Deconstruction
Rehearsal

20
Q

Steps of how to use a peak flow meter

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21
Q

Steps of how to use an inhaler

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22
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Resp exam:
- Inspection

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Rhythm
Accessory muscle use
Sound
Chest movement
Structure

23
Q

Resp exam:
- Palpation

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Chest expansion

24
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Resp exam:
- Percussion
>Sounds heard

A

Hyper resonance
Dull/impaired
Stony dullness
Upper border of liver dullness

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