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What technique involves assessing texture, temperature, moisture, and organ location and size?
What technique involves assessing texture, temperature, moisture, and organ location and size?
Which technique involves concentrated watching and collection of objective data like posture and gait?
Which technique involves concentrated watching and collection of objective data like posture and gait?
When should gloves be used during the physical examination?
When should gloves be used during the physical examination?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
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Which technique involves listening to heart rate and chest sounds?
Which technique involves listening to heart rate and chest sounds?
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Which technique involves gathering data through the sense of touch?
Which technique involves gathering data through the sense of touch?
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What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What does swelling indicate when an area is injured?
What does swelling indicate when an area is injured?
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What does the presence of stretch marks (Striae) indicate?
What does the presence of stretch marks (Striae) indicate?
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What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
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What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
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When inspecting the head, what should be assessed?
When inspecting the head, what should be assessed?
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What is the purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
What is the purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
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What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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What is the purpose of auscultation in a clinical setting?
What is the purpose of auscultation in a clinical setting?
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In the context of physical assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
In the context of physical assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
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What is the primary purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
What is the primary purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
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What is the recommended approach for examining an adolescent's genitalia in a clinical setting?
What is the recommended approach for examining an adolescent's genitalia in a clinical setting?
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What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
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When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
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What does palpation aim to assess?
What does palpation aim to assess?
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In what order should palpation be performed?
In what order should palpation be performed?
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What is the purpose of auscultation during a physical examination?
What is the purpose of auscultation during a physical examination?
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Which sense is primarily used for gathering data during the inspection technique?
Which sense is primarily used for gathering data during the inspection technique?
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What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
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What is assessed using auscultation in a clinical setting?
What is assessed using auscultation in a clinical setting?
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What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
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What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
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What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What does the presence of stretch marks (Striae) indicate?
What does the presence of stretch marks (Striae) indicate?
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What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
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What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
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What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
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What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation of the head and neck?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation of the head and neck?
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What technique involves assessing texture, temperature, moisture, and organ location and size?
What technique involves assessing texture, temperature, moisture, and organ location and size?
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When should gloves be used during the physical examination?
When should gloves be used during the physical examination?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
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What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
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During percussion in a physical assessment, what does a dull sound indicate?
During percussion in a physical assessment, what does a dull sound indicate?
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What is the primary purpose of palpating only in one spot at a time during a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of palpating only in one spot at a time during a physical assessment?
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When performing auscultation in a clinical setting, what is the purpose of using a stethoscope?
When performing auscultation in a clinical setting, what is the purpose of using a stethoscope?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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What is the purpose of using an overhead radiant heat source when examining an infant in a clinical setting?
What is the purpose of using an overhead radiant heat source when examining an infant in a clinical setting?
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In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
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What is the purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
What is the purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
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During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
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What is the purpose of using structure that exists around where unusual findings are detected during palpation?
What is the purpose of using structure that exists around where unusual findings are detected during palpation?
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When assessing skin lesions, what should be looked for to identify consistency and shine?
When assessing skin lesions, what should be looked for to identify consistency and shine?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
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What is the expected sound during percussion over air-filled tissue like lung tissue?
What is the expected sound during percussion over air-filled tissue like lung tissue?
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What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
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What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
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What is the purpose of auscultation in a clinical setting?
What is the purpose of auscultation in a clinical setting?
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What is assessed using auscultation in a clinical setting?
What is assessed using auscultation in a clinical setting?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
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What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
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In what order should palpation be performed?
In what order should palpation be performed?
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Which technique involves listening to heart rate and chest sounds?
Which technique involves listening to heart rate and chest sounds?
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Which sense is primarily used for gathering data during the inspection technique?
Which sense is primarily used for gathering data during the inspection technique?
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What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 1+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate?
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What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
What is the purpose of capillary refill assessment?
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In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
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What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
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What is the recommended approach for examining an adolescent's genitalia in a clinical setting?
What is the recommended approach for examining an adolescent's genitalia in a clinical setting?
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What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
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What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
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What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
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During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
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In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
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What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
What does hyperresonance indicate during percussion in a physical assessment?
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What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
What is meant by symmetrical in the context of inspection during a physical examination?
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What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
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In the context of skin assessment, what does edema indicate in a patient's area?
In the context of skin assessment, what does edema indicate in a patient's area?
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What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of inspection during a physical examination?
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When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
When should gloves be used during the palpation technique of a physical examination?
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What does pallor indicate when assessing the skin in the context of physical assessment?
What does pallor indicate when assessing the skin in the context of physical assessment?
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In what order should palpation be performed?
In what order should palpation be performed?
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During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
During percussion in a physical assessment, what does tympany indicate?
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What is the mnemonic for remembering the 4 techniques used for assessment for systems?
What is the mnemonic for remembering the 4 techniques used for assessment for systems?
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What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
What is the primary purpose of percussion in a physical assessment?
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In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
In the context of skin assessment, what does pallor indicate when assessing the skin?
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What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
What does clubbing of the fingers indicate when assessing a patient?
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When inspecting the head, what should be assessed?
When inspecting the head, what should be assessed?
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What is the purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
What is the purpose of an environmental scan in a clinical setting?
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What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
What should happen if a patient complains of pain during palpation?
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What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
What does a 4+ measurement indicate when testing skin turgor?
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What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
What is the mnemonic for assessing lesions for danger signs?
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When assessing nail health, what does 'clubbing' of the fingers indicate?
When assessing nail health, what does 'clubbing' of the fingers indicate?
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What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
What is the primary purpose of inspecting regional lymphatics of the head, face, and neck?
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In skin assessment, what does pallor indicate?
In skin assessment, what does pallor indicate?
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What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
What routine practices are involved in head, face, neck, and regional lymphatics assessment?
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'Capillary refill' assessment is primarily used to check the level of:
'Capillary refill' assessment is primarily used to check the level of:
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'Striae' or stretch marks typically indicate:
'Striae' or stretch marks typically indicate:
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Study Notes
Physical Examination Techniques
- Palpation: Assesses texture, temperature, moisture, and organ location and size through touch.
- Observation: Involves concentrated watching and collecting objective data such as posture and gait.
- Auscultation: Focuses on listening to heart rates and chest sounds.
- Percussion: Used to identify organ size and density by producing sounds through tapping.
Clinical Procedures
- Use of Gloves: Essential during physical examinations, especially during palpation of areas with potential bodily fluid exposure or infection risk.
- Response to Pain: If a patient complains of pain during palpation, reassess the pressure and area, possibly discontinue if significant discomfort is noted.
- Capillary Refill Assessment: Evaluates circulatory status; a delay can indicate poor blood flow.
Assessing Body Conditions
- Skin Turgor Measurement: A 1+ measurement indicates marginal skin elasticity; 4+ indicates severe elasticity loss.
- Swelling: Signifies inflammation or injury; may indicate a healing response or underlying pathology.
- Stretch Marks (Striae): Common indicators of rapid weight changes or hormonal fluctuations.
Diagnostic Indicators
- Clubbing of Fingers: Suggests chronic hypoxia or respiratory diseases.
- Tympany on Percussion: Indicates air-filled organs; dull sounds may suggest underlying fluid or mass.
- Hyperresonance: Often observed in conditions like emphysema or pneumothorax during percussion.
Inspection Techniques
- Symmetry in Inspection: Evaluates normal anatomical balance; asymmetry could suggest pathology.
- Lymphatic Assessment: Important for detecting immune responses or cancers in the head, neck, and face region.
Adolescent Examination Approach
- Sensitivity: When examining genitalia, maintain privacy, and comfort; consider using appropriate chaperones.
Summary of Functions
- Primary Purpose of Inspection: Establish patient's baseline health and identify potential issues through visual assessments.
- Signs of Pallor: Can indicate anemia, shock, or other health concerns requiring further investigation.
Assessment Mnemonics
- Danger Signs for Skin Lesions: Remember specific criteria for early detection of skin cancers, such as asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, and diameter.
- Four Techniques of Assessment: Use mnemonic devices for remembering inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
Routine Practices and Assessments
- Head, Face, Neck Assessment: Regular checks for lymph nodes and head symmetry, assessing for signs of infection or abnormalities.
- Environmental Scan: Identifies external factors affecting the patient's health, enhancing holistic care approach.
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Test your knowledge of the different techniques used in physical examination such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Learn about the order in which these techniques are typically performed and their specific purposes.
