week 6 Flashcards
What should always be asked for before
performing an exam?
always ask for consent
Name 5 exam elements?
looking/inspection
* feeling/palpation
* tapping/percussion
* listening/auscultation
* assessment of function
Define a physical exam?
a complete assessment of a
patient’s physical and mental status
Name 5 things to look for on a general physical
exam?
- How sick/hurt are they?
- Are they too sick/hurt to continue with examination?
- Level of consciousness, alertness
- Mood
- Personal hygiene
Name 4 vital signs?
Pulse
* Blood Pressure
* Temperature
* Respiratory Rate
Name 3 things to look for on hands and fingers?
Temperatyure
* Cyanosis
* Raynaud’s
Name 4 things to look for on a neck exam?
- Posture
- Symmetry
- Masses/scars
- Range of motion
Name 3 things that compose the musculoskeletal
system?
bones, muscles and joints
What is flexion and extension?
foward, backward showing range of motion
What is abduction and adduction?
abduction is away from the midline and adduction is toward the midline
What is lateral flexion of the spine
side to side movement
What is a normal rating for muscle strength?
5 - full range of motion against gravity with full resistance
