Steps

Question 1

Mental Status

Answer 1

( Oriented x?) -name, dob, where they are

Question 2

Head

Answer 2

Scalp, : Raised? Rashes? Lice? Hair distribution, symmetrical

Question 3

Eyes

Answer 3

Vision, PERRLA (pupils equally reactive to light and accommodation.)

Question 4

Ears

Answer 4

Ears, Aligned, level with center of eye, hearing.

Question 5

Nose

Answer 5

Obstructions,Midline, rashes? Lesions?

Question 6

Mouth

Answer 6

Color of mucous membrane, tongue midline? Teeth.

Question 7

Neck

Answer 7

Turn 180*, up & down, rashes, lesions, palpate neck

Question 8

Chest

Answer 8

Inspect symmetry Turgor Breathing, RR sounds (10 spots) front, back, (4 spots) sides.

Question 9

Heart

Answer 9

Sounds

“lub-dubb” normal

Question 10

Step 1

Answer 10

Intro to patient, wash hands

Question 11

Spine

Answer 11

Curvature

*Scoliosis- Pronounced spinal curvature

*Lordosis- exaggerated natural lumbar curve

*Kyphosis- increased thoracic curve

Question 12

inspect, lesions?

oscultate bowl sounds

RLQ,RUQ,LUQ,LLQ

Question 13

Genatalia

Answer 13

Hair distribution, Externals, rash?, discharge?

Question 14

Anus, Rectum

Answer 14

Inspect for hemrroids, abnormalties