General examination Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 parts of a general examination?
A
- inspection
- palpation
- percussion
- auscultation
1
Q
Where is cyanosis seen?
A
- central: lips and tongue
- peripheral: hands, feet and ears
2
Q
What are possible causes of cyanosis?
A
- central: anaemia or hypovolaemia
- peripheral: shock, HF, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud’s, DVT
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