18 Questions
What is the first step in conducting a physical examination?
Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain verbal consent
What is included in the general inspection of the head and neck?
Assessment of consciousness level and mental status
What is the purpose of the Glasgow coma scale?
To assess the level of consciousness in altered patients
What is examined in the general inspection of the patient's hands?
The hands themselves, including finger nails and joints
Why is it important to treat the patient as a whole?
To identify other underlying conditions that may be contributing to the patient's symptoms
What is assessed in the examination of the patient's general facial appearance?
Skin color and hydration status
During the examination of the head and neck, what is inspected in the mouth?
Tonsils and oropharynx
Why is a quick examination of the hands conducted?
To inspect for any abnormalities
What is inspected in the thyroid examination?
The neck, thyroid gland, and nodes
What is inspected in the oral examination?
The teeth, gums, tongue, lips, and orifices of parotid and submandibular glands
What is inspected in the eyes during the head and neck examination?
The shape, size, pallor, jaundice, and xantholasmas
What is inspected in the ears during the head and neck examination?
The shape, size, discharge, and sinuses
What is essential to do before starting a clinical examination?
Wash your hands
What should you do during history taking?
Make observations about the patient's behavior and attitude
Why is it essential to practice clinical examination on many cases?
To refine your examination skills
What should guide your clinical examination?
Standard textbooks
When does the clinical examination start?
When the patient walks into the room
What should you try to do during the clinical examination?
Confirm or refute the suspected diagnosis, and find any cause or complication
This quiz will assess your understanding of medical examination techniques, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. It will also cover general examination procedures and special tests for various body systems.
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