Exams

Question 1

Pregnant abdo exam

How do you assess the patient to begin with?

Answer 1

1. Well / unwell
2. Pain / discomfort
3. Gestation - with dating wheel and LMP
4. Hands / arms
   
   1. pulse
   2. BP
   3. swelling
5. Eyes
   
   1. anaemia
   2. jaundice
6. Offer urine dip (?summary)

Question 2

Pregnant abdo exam

What should you inspect for on examination?

Answer 2

1. Abdominal distenstion in keeping with pregnancy
   
   1. shape of lie - convex (( = baby OA
   2. concave = baby OP )) = back to back
2. Signs of preg
   
   1. linea nigra
   2. striae gravidarum
3. Foetal movements
4. Scars from prev pregnancy

Question 3

How should you conclude every paeds exam?

Answer 3

PLOT HEIGHT AND WEIGHT ON A GROWTH CHART