Components of the Objective Exam

Question 1

Where does the Objective Exam Fall?

Answer 1

Evaluation and Examination; Hypothesis Refinement

Question 2

What are the goals of the Objective Exam?

Answer 2

• Look for patterns of movement and Restrictions
• Reproduce symptoms or produce comparable sign(s)
• Systematic Approach to confirm or rule out your working hypothesis and differentials

Question 3

What should we consider when performing the Objective Exam?

Answer 3

• Get the baseline symptoms first
• Look for two sets of data:
• Subjective Astericks
• Objective Astericks
• Do painful movements and tests last if possible

Question 4

What are subjective astericks?

Answer 4

What the patient feels

Question 5

What are objective astericks?

Answer 5

Key comparable signs- that we were able to reproduce during the exam

Question 6

What is the Objective Exam Layout?

Answer 6

1. Collect/ Test/ Measure Objective Data
2. Analyze Data/ Establish Working Diagnosis
3. Determine Prognosis
4. Formulate a plan of treatment