Inspection Flashcards
1
Q
General apperance (acronym)
A
SWIFT Scars Wasting of muscles Involuntary movements Fasciculations Tremor
2
Q
what to look for in the face
A
hypomimia (lack of expression) - Parkinsons disease, ptosis + frontal balding (myotonic dystrophy)
3
Q
how to assess pronator drift
A
ask patient to close eyes and place arms outstretched forward w palms facing up.
observe hands and arms for signs of pronation
