Critical Clinical Observation

Question 1

Define the mesomorphic body type

Answer 1

Muscular or sturdy body build

(The avg. guy)

Mid ROM

Characterized by relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm

Question 2

Define ectomorphic body type

Answer 2

Thin body build with a long, linear frame

(Tall and lean)

Have higher ROM

Characterized by relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm

Question 3

Define endomorphic body type

Answer 3

Heavy body type

Obese

Tend to have lower ROM

Characterized by relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic endoderm

Question 4

What prominent disease can cyanosis indicate

Answer 4

Reynaud’s disease

Question 5

What 4 things to look for on skin exam

Answer 5

Lesions
Scars
Tattoos
Piercings

Question 6

What are the ABCDE of lesions to look for

Answer 6

Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter 
Evolution

Question 7

What three landmarks to look for in the head carriage

Answer 7

Eye level
Ear level
Nose and nares symmetry, ear prominence

Question 8

What to look for in UE AV symmetry

Answer 8

Acromion height
Angle of clavicles
Carriage of arms