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Medical Examination Techniques

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What is the first step in conducting a physical examination?

Examine the affected system or region

Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain verbal consent (correct)

Take vital signs

Perform a general inspection of the patient

What is included in the general inspection of the head and neck?

Examination of the hands and legs

Assessment of consciousness level and mental status (correct)

Examination of the lymph nodes and thyroid gland

Examination of the abdomen and musculoskeletal system

What is the purpose of the Glasgow coma scale?

To evaluate the patient's emotional status

To assess mental status and intelligence

To assess the patient's nutritional status

To assess the level of consciousness in altered patients (correct)

What is examined in the general inspection of the patient's hands?

The hands themselves, including finger nails and joints Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed in the examination of the patient's general facial appearance?

Skin color and hydration status Signup and view all the answers

During the examination of the head and neck, what is inspected in the mouth?

Tonsils and oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

Why is a quick examination of the hands conducted?

To inspect for any abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is inspected in the thyroid examination?

The neck, thyroid gland, and nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is inspected in the oral examination?

The teeth, gums, tongue, lips, and orifices of parotid and submandibular glands Signup and view all the answers

What is inspected in the eyes during the head and neck examination?

The shape, size, pallor, jaundice, and xantholasmas Signup and view all the answers

What is inspected in the ears during the head and neck examination?

The shape, size, discharge, and sinuses Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to do before starting a clinical examination?

Wash your hands Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during history taking?

Make observations about the patient's behavior and attitude Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to practice clinical examination on many cases?

To refine your examination skills Signup and view all the answers

What should guide your clinical examination?

Standard textbooks Signup and view all the answers

When does the clinical examination start?

When the patient walks into the room Signup and view all the answers

What should you try to do during the clinical examination?

Confirm or refute the suspected diagnosis, and find any cause or complication Signup and view all the answers