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Comphrehensive Physical Assessment
USF college of nursing
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/26/2012

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Term
Inspect patient general appearance
Definition
patient appears stated age, no obvious physical deformities, clothing appropriate for season
Term
Inspect for mood and nutritional status
Definition

calm, pleasant, cooperative

well-nourished

Term
inspect overall skin appearance
Definition
pink, no lesions, color appriopriate for ethnic background, and cleanliness
Term
palpate skin for moisture, temperature, texture, turgor, and edema
Definition
skin warm, dry, smooth in texture, turgor elastic without tenting, no edema present
Term
inspect and palpate nails
Definition
hygiene clean and neat, no clubbing, capillary refill less than 3 seconds
Term
Inspect facial symmetry, inspect hair and scalp
Definition
Facial structure is symmetrical, hair normal distribution, scalp pink and smooth without pests, flaking, or lesions
Term
Palpate cranium and temporal artery
Definition
Head normocephalic, no tenderness, temporal pulse palpable bilaterally
Term
Palpate TMJ
Definition
TMJ moves freely with tenderness or crepitus
Term
Palpate frontal and maxillary sinuses
Definition
no tenderness bilaterally
Term
Assess CN 5 trigeminal- motor strength and light touch three facial branches
Definition
no facial drooping, fasiculation, palpate temporal and masseter for strong muscle contraction, senses light touch to forehead cheek and chin
Term
Assess CN 7 Facial
Definition
raise the eyebrows,squeeze the eyes shut, wrinkle the forehead, frown, smile,show teeth, purse lips, puff out cheeks
Term
Inspect eye lid, lashes, and brows
Definition
no ptosis, lid lag, discharge or crusting. Even lash and brow hair distribution
Term
inspect conjunctiva and sclera
Definition
pink moist conjunctiva, white sclera
Term
Inspection of direct and consensual response of pupil and response to light- Accomodation-- CN 3 occulomotor
Definition
constriction same side as light and simultaneous constriction of opposite pupil--- PERRLA (pupil equal round reactive to light and accomodation)
Term
Inspect pupil condition (size and shape)Visual Acquity- Rosenbaum chart for Function Vision- CN 2 Optic
Definition
Pupil is 4mm, tell the patient to hold the chart as far out as they can and read the farthest line, pt reports vision 20/20
Term
Assess Cranial Nerves 3 Occulomotor, 4 Trochlear, 6 Abducens
Definition
down/ medial CN 4 Trochlear, lateral CN 6 abducens, everything else is CN 3 Occulomotor, no nystagmus
Term
Perform Ophthalmoscope exam
Definition
red reflex identified using RRR or LLL
Term
inspection of ears
Definition
skin color even and consistent, alignment symmetrical, no lesions present
Term
palpate bilateral ear auricle, lobe, tragus, and mastoid process
Definition
ask the patient about tenderness
Term
perform Otoscope exam of ear canal.

Pull patient ear up and back
Definition
TM pearly gray, cone of light present, no cerumen present
Term
Assess functional hearing Whisper Test CN 8 Acoustic
Definition
masks opposing ear- whisper 1,2,3 -hearing intact
Term
Perform Weber test, Rinne Test
Definition
BC equal bilaterally, AC> BC
Term
Inspect external nose
Definition
midline, no nasal flaring, test patency of nares
Term
Otoscope exam of nares
Definition
nasal mucosa pink, no polyps, no drainage, turbinates and septum intact
Term
inspect mouth with light and tongue blade
Definition
lips,mucosa gums and palates pink. floor of mouth intact, moist, smooth. Pharynx pink, tongue pink and rough, teeth white and intact
Term
inspect and grade tonsils
Definition
1+ pink with no discharge present
Term
assess position of uvula when patient says ahh
Definition
uvula is symmetrical and midline
Term
assess CN 12 hypoglossal
Definition
tongue symmetrical upon extension
Term
inspect neck
Definition
symmetrical and no lumps or pulsations
Term
palpate neck- trachea
Definition
symmetrical and midline
Term
palpate thyroid
Definition
non-palpable, no masses present
Term
Lymph nodes
Definition
( pre-auricular, post-auricular, occipital, posterior cervical chain, tonsilar, sub-mandibular, sub-mental, anterior cervical chain, supraclavicular)(non-palpable and non-tender)
Term
CN 11 spinal accessory
Definition
shoulder shrug- neck strength against resistance
Term
inspect anterior, posterior, lateral chest wall
Definition
shoulders and muscles appear symmetrical, AP diameter 2:1, normal configuration of thoracic cage
Term
Assess respiratory effort
Definition
no dyspnea, no retractions or accessory muscle use
Term
palpate posterior chest wall for tender areas- flat hands
Definition
no tenderness, no crepitus, lumps or masses present
Term
palpate thoracic expansion-posterior
Definition
butterfly hands- expansion equal bilaterally
Term
Palpate for tactile fremitus posterior only
"every time I put my hands on your back , can you say 99?"
Definition
sides of hands- vibrations are symmetrical bilaterally
Term
Percussion posterior only from apex to base- 5 places minimum
Definition
note resonance sound
Term
percussion of costovertebral angle
Definition
no tenderness
Term
Auscultation of breath sounds posterior only from apex to base, minimum of 5 sides
Definition
Bronchovesicular sounds midline, vesicular sounds in the lung periphery, clear lung sounds in all lobes, no wheezes, crackles, or rhonchi
Term
Auscultate voice sounds Egophony, Whispered Pectoriloquoy, Bronchophony- 2 places minmum
Definition
Egophony- ee-ee-ee does not change to aa-aa-aa sound.
Whispered Pectilogy- whisper 1,2,3- sounds should be muffled
Bronchophony- say 99 in a clear voice- sound should be muffled.
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
Term
inspect jugular veins
Definition
no JVD
Term
inspect carotid arteries
Definition
no visible pulsations presnet
Term
palpate carotid artery
Definition
no thrill palpated
Term
auscultate carotid artery with bell
Definition
no bruit present
Term
inspect precordium
Definition
PMI is absent
Term
Palpation of precordium for heave or thrill
Definition
no heave, thrill, and PMI is located at the 5th ICS Left midclavicular line
Term
Auscultate valves with my diaphragm then my bell
Definition
Aortic- right 2nd ICS sternal border
Pulmonic- left 2nd ICS sternal border
ERB's - left 3rd ICS sternal border
Tricuspid- left 4th ICS sternal border
Mitral-left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
auscultate heart sounds
Definition
Identify presence of S1 S2, regular rhythm in one area
Term
Left LATERAL position--- Auscultate PMI
Definition
Left 5th ICS midclavicular line
Term
Palpate pulses
Definition
radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibialis, popliteal

All pulses 3+
Term
Palpate lower extremities for edema
Definition
no edema bilateral lower extremities
Term
inspect abdomen and describe location of liver, spleen, gallbladder, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon,bladder
Definition
abdomen flat, non-distended
Liver- RUQ
Spleen LUQ
Gallbladder- RUQ
Appendix-RLQ
Ascending colon-RLQ to RUQ
transverse colon RUQ to LUQ
Descending colon LUQ to LLQ
bladder is in the suprapubic region
Term
auscultate bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
Definition
bowel sound present in all four quadrants
Term
auscultate aorta and renal arteries with my BELL
Definition
no bruit noted
Term
Light palpation in all 4 quadrants
Definition
Abdomen is soft, non-tender, no rigidity, muscle guarding, or masses present
Term
Deep Palpation Abdomen- liver, spleen, kidneys
Definition
liver border is palpable, spleen non-palpable, kidneys are non-palpable, no tenderness or masses
Term
Palpate aorta pulse
Definition
aorta palpable, smooth, approx. 2.5 cm in size slightly left of midline
Term
percuss abdomen in all 4 quadrants
Definition
describe as tympanic and dull over organs
Term
percuss liver margin at right MCL
Definition
liver border below ribs at MCL
Term
percuss spleen Left MAL 10th ICS
Definition
dullness over spleen
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