Term
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Definition
Prepare station
Wash hands
Check client's readiness |
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Term
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Definition
Observe:
Habitus
Posture
Gait
Level of comfort / distress |
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Term
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Definition
Temperature
Radial pulse
Respirations
Blood pressure |
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Term
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Definition
Inspects hair
Musculature
Nails |
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Term
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Definition
Inspects:
Scalp
Face
Palpate sinuses |
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Term
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Definition
Conjunctiva
Pupilary constriction / accomodation |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Lips
Teeth
Mucous membranes
Tongue
Palate
Tonsils
Pharyx
Uvula |
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Term
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Definition
Inspect (both ears):
Pinna
Canals
TM |
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Term
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Definition
Palpate:
Lymph nodes (anterior/posterior)
Subclavian nodes
Thyroid lobes
Thyroid ishmus with swallow |
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Term
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Definition
Inspects posterior chest:
skin and respiratory effort
Percusses costovertebral angle
Auscultates posterior lung fields |
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Term
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Definition
Aortic
Pulmonic
Tricuspid
Mitral (apex)
Describe S-1, S-2, rhythm, murmurs |
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Term
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Definition
Inspect:
Skin
Musculature
Varicosities
Palpate pretibial area |
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Term
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Definition
Deep tendon reflexes:
Upper: Biceps, triceps, ulner
Lower: Patellar, Clonus |
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Term
| Breasts: Visual Inspection |
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Definition
Arms at sides
Arms above head
Hands pressed on hips or clasped
Shoulder thrust |
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Term
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Definition
Inspect skin, contour
Superficial palpation
Deep palpation
Palpates for liver and spleen
Palpates rectus muscle |
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Term
| Female Genitalia: Client preparation |
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Definition
Lithotomy position
Drape client
Offers mirror
Prepare light source
Puts on gloves
Lubricates speculum with warm water |
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Term
| Female genitalia: Inspection / palpation |
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Definition
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Term
| Breasts: Palpation (Bilateral) |
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Definition
Positioning client
Pads of fingers
Small circular / systematic fashion
Axilla
Breast & tail
Nipple |
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