Which of the following are considered objective?
Typical exam findings
External inspection Auscultating the heart Auscultating the lung Palpating the abdomen Examining the legs
Lateral
Further from the midline of the body
Proximal
In proximity or closer to
Auscultation
Listening with a stethoscope
NAD
No acute distress
Posterior
Toward the back of the body
Anterior
Toward the front of the body
Which of the following symptoms would warrant a detailed gynecological exam?
Abnormal vaginal bleeding in a 22 y/o female Exposure to STD and vaginal discharge Lower abdominal pain in female Complication with pregnancy
Physical Exam Basics
Acute Distress? Scleral icterus? Jaundice? Respiratory distress? Neurologically intact?
Palpating the abdomen
Any abdominal tenderness?
Examine the legs
Any swelling, tenderness to patient's extremities
Auscultating the heart
Patient's heart rate, rhythms, and sound
Auscultating the lung
Patient's lung sound
External inspection
Patient's overall appearance Do they look uncomfortable?
Palpation
Pressing on an area of the body
Objective Information
Vital signs Physical exam (PE) Orders/Results
Medial
Closer to the midline of the body
Which of the following are considered objective?
Complete blood count reveals elevated white blood cells RUQ Abdominal Tenderness Non-acute CT Head Non-focal neurological exam
The doctor dictates "5/5 Motor strength to the bilateral upper and lower extremities. Sensation intact. No pronator drift" to you across the room. Which type of exam is being performed?
Detailed Exam
Distal
Distant or further away
