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Refers to the method of assessing the physical characteristics of the body to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing.

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

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COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL EXAM:

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  1. VITAL SIGNS
  2. HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
  3. GENERAL APPEARANCE
  4. HEAD TO TOE ASSESSMENT
  5. NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
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Refers to the ratio of HEIGHT AND WEIGHT which is used to determine deviation from normal and detect conditions that may need additional diagnostic and laboratory testing

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BODY MASS INDEX ( BMI )

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Refers to INITIAL SURVEY of a body part conducted upon interview of the patient. INCLUDES THE USE OF sight, smell and hearing

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INSPECTION

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Refers to historical

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FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY

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