University of Baghdad Al Kindy College of Medicine ECE Module Third Stage Physical Examination Preparation

What is the first step in the structured approach to the examination of the system?

Why is it important for the room to be warm and well lit during physical examinations?

When is it appropriate to have a chaperone present during a physical examination?

What should always be done before conducting a consultation with a patient?

Why is it essential to have chaperones during intimate examinations?

What is the purpose of sequence in performing a physical examination?

Which scale categorizes a patient as 'Alert', 'Responding to voice', 'Responding to pain', or 'Unresponsive'?

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?

What can abnormalities of gait indicate?

In a patient with heart failure and congestion of the lungs, how is the posture likely to be different from a patient without these conditions?

What may baggy and loose clothes on a patient indicate?

What should be considered if a patient is wearing inappropriate attire?

What can tattoos or piercings on a patient provide important background information about?

In the context of facial expression and speech, what can sparse, coarse hair and eyebrows indicate?

What might a person dressed for summer in the depths of winter indicate?

What should be considered if a patient is wearing a medical identity bracelet or other jewelry?