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What is the order of assessment for the abdominal exam
Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation Special tests
Describe Inspection in the abdominal exam
Observe Skin
Observe abdomen from overhead and side view from both sides
Look for differences or anything
Describe Auscultation in the abdominal exam
Bowel sounds in all quadrants
Listen for bruit in blood vessels
Describe percussion in the abdominal exam
Percuss in all 4 quadrants
Percuss the liver
Percuss the kidneys
Describe palpation in the abdominal exam
Light palpation
Deep palpation
Palpate the aorta
What is the order of steps in the upper quarter screen
Inspection Palpation Auscultation CN testing Inspection Palpation Neuro screen
Describe the first inspection in the upper quarter screen
Inspect hair, head and neck, face asymmetries, eyes, ears, and teeth
Describe the first palpation of the upper quarter exam
Globally for inflation Lymph nodes Thyroid Carotid arteries - auscultation first Temporal arteries TMJ Sinuses
Describe the auscultation of the upper quarter exam
Carotid arteries
Describe the second palpation of the upper quarter exam
Radial, ulnar, brachial pulse Lymph nodes Capillary refill Snuffbox tenderness Allen test
Describe the Neuro testing section of the upper quarter screen
Dermatomes, myotomes, DTR
What is the order of tests for the lower quarter screen
Inspection
Palpation
Special tests
Neuro exam
Describe Inspection in the lower quarter screen
Legs for differences in sizes
Describe palpation in the lower quarter screen
Skin temperature and moisture Capillary refill Pulses Edema Lymph nodes
Describe special tests in the lower quarter screen
Homan test
DVT
Rubor