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What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?
- To determine the patient's diet and exercise habits
- To measure the patient's vital signs only
- To investigate the body for signs of disease (correct)
- To prescribe medication for the patient
Which of the following is NOT included in the physical examination process?
Which of the following is NOT included in the physical examination process?
- Inspection of the face and body
- JACCOL assessment
- Ordering laboratory tests (correct)
- General observation of the patient
What does the acronym JACCOL stand for in the context of a physical examination?
What does the acronym JACCOL stand for in the context of a physical examination?
- Joint, Abdominal, Cardiac, Cranial, Obstructive, and Lung examination
- Jaundice, Anorexia, Coughing, Clubbing of nails, Oedema of ankles, and Lymphadenopathy
- Jaundice, Anemia, Cyanosis, Clubbing of nails, Oedema of ankles, and Lymph nodes (correct)
- Jaundice, Arthritis, Cyanosis, Clubbing of nails, Oedema of legs, and Lymphoma
What facial expression is typically associated with hyperthyroidism?
What facial expression is typically associated with hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following observations could provide information about a patient's personality or state of mind?
Which of the following observations could provide information about a patient's personality or state of mind?
Which symptom or sign is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which symptom or sign is associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the significance of observing a patient's facial expression during a physical examination?
What is the significance of observing a patient's facial expression during a physical examination?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of hoarseness of voice?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of hoarseness of voice?
What is the purpose of examining the thyroid during a physical examination?
What is the purpose of examining the thyroid during a physical examination?
Which of the following is an example of an abnormal sound that may be observed during a physical examination?
Which of the following is an example of an abnormal sound that may be observed during a physical examination?
What condition is associated with a mousy smell in liver failure?
What condition is associated with a mousy smell in liver failure?
What is the sweet breath smell associated with in the text?
What is the sweet breath smell associated with in the text?
Which medical condition is characterized by bad odor according to the text?
Which medical condition is characterized by bad odor according to the text?
What is a common handshake abnormality mentioned in the text?
What is a common handshake abnormality mentioned in the text?
Which nail condition is linked to iron deficiency anemia?
Which nail condition is linked to iron deficiency anemia?
What is the condition that presents with pitting of the skin when pressure is applied?
What is the condition that presents with pitting of the skin when pressure is applied?
Which medical condition could cause central cyanosis according to the text?
Which medical condition could cause central cyanosis according to the text?
Which disease is NOT a potential cause of clubbing as per the text?
Which disease is NOT a potential cause of clubbing as per the text?
