physical assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Neuro
A
Sensation (pin, cotton, fork)
Stereognosis
Position
Upper Cerebellar (arms up, finger-nose, finger-thumb)
Lower Cerebellar ( heel/shin, Romberg)
Deep Tendon Reflex (Bi, Tri, Pat, Ach, Bab)
2
Q
Upper/Lower Ext.
Peripheral Vascular
A
Assess skin + Nailbeds (color, condition, cap refill, edema) Palpate pulses (Rad, Brach, Pop, Post Tib, Pedis) Dangle legs (color or temp changes)
3
Q
Abdomen
A
Inspect Umbilicus Bowel Sounds Vascular Sounds (aorta, renal, iliac) Palpate
4
Q
Neck
A
Inspect ROM against resistance Lymph nodes (compare sides) Trachea Carotid Swallow Observe Thyroid
5
Q
Nose, Mouth, Throat
A
Inspect external nose Obstruct each nare Shine light up Look at lips and gums Size of tonsil (1+) Tongue Uvula movement
6
Q
Head and Face
A
Inspect and Palpate scalp Is face symmetrical Tempo-Mand joint (open close mouth) Sinus's (max + Frontal) Clench teeth
7
Q
Skin, Hair, Nails
A
Observe color Feel temp Moisture, texture, + tugor Integrity Edema Hair texture, infestations Nails (color, thick, angle, cond)
8
Q
Muscle Skeletal
A
Walk heel/toe walk tiptoe/heel knee bend observe side posture spine touch toes ROM spine (toes, hyperextend, rotate, bend laterally) Note upper/lower joint ROM)
