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Physical Examination Preparation Guidelines Flashcards

1
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A complete health assessment generally conducted from head to toe

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Physical Examination

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2
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what type of data does a physical exam present?

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objective

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3
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TRUE OR FALSE: for physical examinations, the examiner must have technical skills to be effective.

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FALSE: The examiner must have both technical skills
and knowledge base to be effective.

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4
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Performed in organized manner

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basic techniques

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5
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what are the basic techniques?

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  1. Inspection
  2. Palpation
  3. Percussion
  4. Auscultation
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6
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TRUE OR FALSE: the basic techniques Must be done in a sequential manner in
all parts of the body except the
abdomen

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TRUE

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7
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what is the order of the techniques used for the abdomen?

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  1. Inspection
  2. Auscultation
  3. Percussion
  4. Palpation
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8
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ALL OF THESE CAN BE THE SETTING FOR A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION EXCEPT:

Clinic
hospital room
patient’s home
classroom

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classroom

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9
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it should be warm, private, and free from distractions, and interruptions

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setting

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10
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● Determine best method for communication
● Patient may be asked to sign a consent form
● Patient should empty bladder in most cases
● Show patient how to put gown on
● Leave patient to undress in privacy
● Drapes preserve privacy and provide warmth

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preparation and privacy

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11
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TRUE OR FALSE: Many patients experience anxiety during physical examinations

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TRUE

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12
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what are the equipments needed for all examinations

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gloves

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13
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what are the equipments needed for vital signs?

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● Sphygmomanometer
● Stethoscope
● Watch with second hand
● Thermometers

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14
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what are the equipments needed for skin, hair, and nail examination?

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● Ruler
● Wood light
● Magnifying glass

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15
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what are the equipments needed for head and neck examination?

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● Small cup of water

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16
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these tools are required for what type of examination?
● Penlight
● Ophthalmoscope
● Cover card
● Newspaper
● Snellen Chart
● Rosenbaum Pocket Screener

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eye examination

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17
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what are the equipments needed for ear examination?

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● Otoscope
● Tuning fork

18
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what are the equipments needed for mouth, nose, throat, and sinus examination?

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● Tongue depressor
● Penlight
● Otoscope (with wide tip attachment)
● Piece of small gauze

19
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what are the equipments needed for thoracic and lung examination?

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● Stethoscope
● Ruler (with centimeter markings)
● Marking Pencils

20
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what are the equipments needed for heart and neck vessel examinations?

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● Stethoscope (bell and diaphragm)
● Two-centimeter ruler
● Marking pencils

21
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these tools are need for what examination?
● Stethoscope
● Tape measure (with centimeter markings)
● Two small pillows
● Marking pencils

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abdominal examination

22
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these tools are needed for what type of examination?
● Vaginal speculum (with lubricant)
● Cotton applicator
● Bifid spatula
● Slide and specimen container

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Female Genitalia Examination

23
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what are the equipments needed for anus, rectum, and prostate examination?

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● Clean gloves
● Specimen containers
● Lubricating jelly

24
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these are the equipments needed for what examination?

● Paper clips
● Stethoscope
● Flexible tape measure
● Cotton balls
● Tuning forks
● Sphygmomanometer
● Doppler Ultrasound probe blood

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Peripheral Vascular Examination

25
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what are the equipments needed for musculoskeletal examination?

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● Goniometer
● Tape measure

26
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these tools are needed for _______ examination

● Paper clips
● Cotton wisp
● Tuning fork
● Tongue depressor
● Reflex hammer
● Soap, coffee, vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon, and pickle juice

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neurological examination

27
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● Hand Hygiene
● Gloves
● Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield
● Gown
● Patient Care Equipment
● Environmental Control
● Linen
● Occupational Health and Blood-Borne Diseases
● Patient Placement

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STANDARD PRECAUTIONS

28
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this position is for evaluating the skin, head, and neck; eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat; back; posterior thorax and lungs; anterior thorax and lungs; breast; axillae; heart; peripheral vasculature; musculoskeletal; neurological.

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sitting position

29
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this position is For evaluating the head, neck, chest, breasts, axillae, abdomen, heart, lungs and all extremities.

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Supine Position / Horizontal Recumbent

30
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this position is for evaluating the head, neck, chest, axillae, lungs, heart, extremities, breasts and peripheral pulses; female genitalia.

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Dorsal Recumbent Position

31
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this position is for rectal and vaginal area assessment

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Sim’s Position

32
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this position is for assessment of posture, balance and gait; and male genitalia

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standing position

33
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this position is for hip, joint and back assessment

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prone position

34
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this position is for examining rectum and prostate

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knee-chest position

35
Q

this position is for examining female genitalia, reproductive tracts, and the rectum

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Lithotomy Position

36
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this position is when a Patient is sat up in a 60-90 degree position; Legs may be bent or straight. It is also suggested for feeding and feeding tube insertion, for taking upright X-rays at the bedside, and for dependent draining following abdominal or pulmonary surgery.

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High-Fowler’s Position

37
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this position is when a patient’s Head and torso are elevated at 30-45 degrees.

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semi-fowler’s position

38
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this position is for evaluating skin, thorax and lungs

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side lying position/lateral

39
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  • poor wound healing seen in diabetic patients
  • results in foul odor and loss in integrity of the affected limb
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Gangrenous

40
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What is the reason for the use of IAPerPal for abdominal examination?

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To ensure that the bowel movements of the patient will not be affected at first to provide more accurate assessment

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