Kaplan Intro — Physical Exam

Question 1

Overview — HEENT:

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Answer 1

1. Inspection.
2. Palpation.
3. Eyes — Ears — Nose — Throat.
4. Lymph glands.
5. Thyroid.

Question 2

Overview — Chest:

Answer 2

1. Inspection.
2. Palpation/respiratory excursion.
3. Tactile fremitus.
4. Percussion.
5. Auscultation.

Question 3

Overview — Cardiovascular:

Answer 3

SITTING:

1. Carotid.
2. Auscultation.
3. Peripheral pulses, edema, clubbing.

LYING BACK, HEAD ELEVATED 30 degress:

1. JVP.
2. Point of maximum impulse (PMI).
3. Auscultate a 2nd time.

Question 4

Overview — Abdomen:

Answer 4

1. Inspection.
2. Auscultation.
3. Percussion.
4. Palpation — light and deep, rebound tenderness.

Question 5

Overview — Neuro:

Answer 5

1. Mental status.
2. Cranial nerves.
3. Motor.
4. Sensory.
5. Reflexes.
6. Cerebellar.
7. Gait.

Question 6

Overview — Joints:

Answer 6

1. Inspection.
2. Palpation.
3. ROM.
4. Motor.
5. Reflect.
6. Sensory.
7. Vascular.

Question 7

Do a complete abdominal exam when CC is:

Answer 7

1. Abdo pain.
2. Vomiting.
3. Diarrhea.
4. Jaundice.
5. Urinary tract problem.
6. Pelvic pain.

Question 8

Abdominal inspection:

Answer 8

I’m looking at your belly. Have you noticed any changes?