Critical Clinical Observation Flashcards
1
Q
Mesomorphic
A
Muscular or sturdy body build
- mid-range ROM
- prominence of structures from mesoderm
2
Q
Ectomorphic
A
Thin body build (long and linear frame)
- higher ROM
- prominence of structures from ectoderm
3
Q
Endomorphic
A
Heavy (fat) body build
- lower ROM
- prominence of structures from endoderm
4
Q
Skin Observation
A
Pale Erythema Yellow (jaundice) Cyanosis Necrosis lesions/scars/tattoos/piercing
5
Q
Examine Skin lesions
A
asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution
6
Q
Landmarks
A
- Eye level
- Ear level
- Nose/Nares symmetry
- Acromion height
- Clavicle height
- Fingertip length compared to iliac crests
7
Q
Anterior Landmarks
A
- angle of rib cage
- umbilicus
- crest of illium
- greater trochanter levels
- upper and lower leg
- patellar alignment
- medial and lateral malleoli
8
Q
Posterior Landmarks
A
- carriage of head
- shoulder level
- arm carriage
- spinous process alignment
9
Q
TART
A
tissue texture changes
asymmetry
restriction of motion
tenderness
10
Q
Somatic Dysfunction
A
impaired or altered function of related components of somatic system including the skeleton, arthrodial, and myofascial structures and related vascular lymphatic and neural elements
11
Q
SOAP note
A
Subjective
Objective (observations and palpations)
Assessment
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