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What is the main purpose of a physical examination?
What is the main purpose of a physical examination?
- To investigate the body of a patient for signs of disease (correct)
- To create a medical record
- To take the patient's medical history
- To determine the correct diagnosis and treatment plan
What is the purpose of taking a medical history along with the physical examination?
What is the purpose of taking a medical history along with the physical examination?
- To take notes on the patient's clothing
- To determine the correct diagnosis and treatment plan (correct)
- To investigate the body of a patient for signs of disease
- To create a medical record
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?
- Jaundice, Anxiety, Cyanosis, Clubbing of nails, Oedema of ankles, and Lymph nodes
- Jaundice, Anemia, Cyanosis, Clubbing of nails, Obesity, and Lesions
- Jaundice, Anemia, Cyanosis, Clubbing of nails, Oedema of ankles, and Lymph nodes (correct)
- Jaundice, Anemia, Cyanosis, Cardiac murmurs, Oedema of ankles, and Lymph nodes
What can a startled expression on the patient's face indicate?
What can a startled expression on the patient's face indicate?
How can a patient's clothing provide information during a physical examination?
How can a patient's clothing provide information during a physical examination?
What can hoarseness of voice indicate during a physical examination?
What can hoarseness of voice indicate during a physical examination?
What does a 'moon face' appearance on the patient indicate?
What does a 'moon face' appearance on the patient indicate?
What does 'apathy, with pale and puffy skin' indicate in a patient?
What does 'apathy, with pale and puffy skin' indicate in a patient?
What does 'apathy, Poverty of expression and poor eye contact' indicate in a patient?
What does 'apathy, Poverty of expression and poor eye contact' indicate in a patient?
What is the purpose of examining the thyroid gland during a physical examination?
What is the purpose of examining the thyroid gland during a physical examination?
Which medical condition is associated with a sweet smell of breath known as acetone?
Which medical condition is associated with a sweet smell of breath known as acetone?
What type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with proximal myopathy?
What type of gait is commonly seen in individuals with proximal myopathy?
What is a common cause of a spoon-shaped nail deformity known as koilonychia?
What is a common cause of a spoon-shaped nail deformity known as koilonychia?
What condition is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes due to increased bilirubin levels?
What condition is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes due to increased bilirubin levels?
What is the term for the blue coloration of lips or extremities due to increased deoxygenated hemoglobin?
What is the term for the blue coloration of lips or extremities due to increased deoxygenated hemoglobin?
Which disease can contribute to clubbing of the nails due to increased soft tissue over the phalanges?
Which disease can contribute to clubbing of the nails due to increased soft tissue over the phalanges?
What is a common cause of generalized edema related to cardiac, renal, gut, or nutritional issues?
What is a common cause of generalized edema related to cardiac, renal, gut, or nutritional issues?
