Detailed Physical Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Additional assessments for Head
A
Asymmetry of head and face Drainage Raccoon eyes Battle's sign Soot and singed nasal or facial hairs Coffee ground emesis
2
Q
Additional assessments for Neck/cervical spine
A
Track marks and tattoos Medical alert tags Jugular vein distention(JVD) Tracheal deviation Accessory muscle use Carotid pulses Subcutaneous emphysema (crepitus) Stoma
3
Q
Additional assessments for Chest
A
Paradoxical movement
Accessory muscle use
Sucking chest wound
Subcutaneous emphysema
4
Q
Additional assessments for Abdomen
A
Distention Rigidity/guarding Pulsating mass Signs of pregnancy and/or complications Subcutaneous emphysema
5
Q
Additional assessments for Pelvis
A
Femoral pulses Incontinence Priapism Signs of pregnancy and/or complications Vaginal bleeding
6
Q
Additional assessments for Lower extremities
A
Track marks and tattoos Medical alert tags Pedal pulses Motor movement and function Sensation
7
Q
Additional assessments for Upper extremities
A
Tract marks and tattoos Medical alert tags Brachial/radial pulses Motor movement and function Sensation
8
Q
Additional assessments for Back
A
Tattoos
Subcutaneous emphysema
Sacral edema
9
Q
DCAP
A
Deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Penetrations/punctures
10
Q
BTLS
A
Burns/bruises
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling/scars
11
Q
Palpate for:
A
Tenderness
Instability
Crepitus
