Paediatrics - Exams Flashcards

1
Q

Vital Signs

A

BP

RR

HR

Temperature

Saturations

Cap Refill

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2
Q

CVS - General Inspection

A

Growth, breathing pattern

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3
Q

CVS - Face

A

Dysmorphic features

Dental health

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4
Q

CVS - Pulses

A

Radial - Radial Delay

Radial - Femoral Delay

Carotid - volume and character

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5
Q

CVS - Palpation

A

Both sides of chest for apex beat (dextrocardia)

Abdomen for hepatomegaly

Hepatojugular reflex

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6
Q

CVS - Percussion

A

Liver Size

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7
Q

CVS - End Pieces

A

Lung bases

Peripheral Pulses

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8
Q

Murmur - Describe

A

Timing

Location

Shape

Grade

Pitch

Radiation

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9
Q

Resp - Inspection of Skin

A

Eczema e.g. atopy

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10
Q

Resp - Auscultation

A

Heart - and pulse

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11
Q

Resp - End Pieces

A

ENT Examination

Lymphnodes (neck/axilla)

PEFR (from age 7)

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12
Q

Respiratory Distress

A

Nasal flaring, recession, tracheal tug and accessory muscle use

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13
Q

GI - Inspection of Mouth

A

Dental caries, macroglossia, apthous ulcers

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14
Q

GI - Percuss

A

Liver and bladder

Shifting dullness/fluid thrill

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15
Q

GI - End Pieces

A

Assessment of nutritional state

Urinalysis

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16
Q

Neuro - Sensations

A

DO

  • Proprioception
  • Soft touch

MENTION

  • Temperature
  • Pain
  • Vibration
17
Q

Neuro - Screening Upper Limb

A

Pronator Drift

  • Arms out in front
  • Palms upward
  • Eyes closed
18
Q

Neuro - Screening Lower Limb

A

Gait

  • Walk
  • Heels
  • Toes
  • Tightrope
19
Q

Neuro - Inspection

A

SWIFT

Scars
Wasting
Involuntary movements
Fasiculations
Tremor
20
Q

Neuro - End Pieces

A

Cranial nerves

Head spine and joints

Assess higher cortical function

Assess growth, nutrition and development

21
Q

pGALS - Arms

A
  • Reach up and look to sky
22
Q

pGALS - TMJ

A

Put 3 fingers inside mouth

23
Q

pGALS - End Pieces

A

Examine joint above and below

X ray of affected joint