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Chp 24 Clinical Exam
Putting it all together
33
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Professional
11/15/2009

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Term
T/F the history and phsyical exam are so interrelated that they need to be done in a particular sequence
Definition

False

pg 822 ; 5 sentences up from the bottom

Term
T/F Always be honest about the possibility that a part of the examination may cause discomfort or pain.
Definition

True,

pg 823 2nd paragraph

Term
When something unsual is noted, should you trust your instincts?
Definition

Yes

pg 823, clinical pearl

Term
T/F Patients are more often than not and particularly when they are vulneralbe, inclined to give us the chance to gain their trust and respect
Definition

True

Box 24-2 pg 823, last sentence

Term
Sensitivity refers to
Definition
the assurance that if something is to be found , it will be found
Term
Specificity refers to
Definition
the assurance that if it is found, it is a true finding and not a misinterpretation or false positive finding
Term
T/F, Most new babies have blue fingers and toes
Definition

True

 pg 838, top paragraph

Term
Which is better for the baby? Prone or supine
Definition

Supine

Clinical pearl pg 839

Term
Newborn should pass meconium within how many hours?
Definition
24 hrs
Term
When examining a child, you should begin with the child sitting and dressed or undressed?
Definition
Undressed
Term
Pregnant women late in their pregnancy might find it difficult to be in what position other then the obvious prone position?
Definition

Supine, causes hypotension

Pg 846 top paragraph

Term
At what age can the child be to use an examination sequence very similar to adults?
Definition
School age
Term
Functional assement is simply an attept to determine what?
Definition

The extent to which patients can deal with the daily demands of life

pg 847

Term
Putting a baby in prone position is a contributor to what?
Definition
Sudden infant death syndrome
Term
When should you test for rectacl patency in a new born?
Definition
If a newborn has not passed meconium within 24 hours of birth
Term
How do you a Moro reflex test?
Definition
Left infant and pretend to drop it
Term
Assessment of the older adult includes (2)
Definition

1. Comprehensive history and physical examination

2. Assessment of social situation

Term
When speaking to a disabled person, who should you should always speak to?
Definition
directly to the person
Term
If a child is ticklish, what should you do?
Definition
Use the childs hand to palpate
Term
Be reassuring only when you ______ can
Definition
honestly
Term
Is it okay to ask a obese person how it feels in an airplane seat designed for a slender person?
Definition
Yes
Term

Name CN for

Inspect ability to clench teeth, squeeze eyes tightly shut, wrinkle forehead, smile, stick out tongue, puff out cheeks

Definition
CN V, VII
Term

Name CN

Test light touch sensation fo forehead, cheeks, chin

Definition
CN V
Term

Name CN

Near Vision Screening: Rosenbaum chart

Definition
CN II
Term

Name CN

Test extraocular eye movement

Definition
CN III, IV, VI
Term

Name CN

Assess visual fields

Definition
CN II
Term

Name CN

Test Corneal reflex

Definition
CNV
Term

Name CN

Asess hearing with whisper or ticking watch

Definition
CN VIII
Term

Name CN

Asses olfactory function: Test sense of smell

 

Definition
CN I
Term

Name CN

Inspect tongue for color, characteristics, symmetry, movement

Definition
CN XII
Term

Name CN

Test gag reflex and "ah" reflex

Definition
CN IX, X
Term

Name CN

Perform taste test

Definition
CN VII
Term

Name CN

Test Shoulder shrug

Definition
CN IX
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