Tangential light source Stethoscope with bell and diaphragm Sphygmomanometer Centimeter ruler EXAMINATION TECHNIQUE FINDINGS PERIPHERAL ARTERIES Palpate arterial pulses in neck and extremities Palpate carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis…
Familiar objects (coins, keys, paper clips) Paper and pencil EXAMINATION Perform the mental status examination throughout the patient interaction. Focus on the individual’s alertness, orientation, mood, and cognition or complex…
Gloves Penlight EXAMINATION Have patient lying or standing to start examination. TECHNIQUE FINDINGS Wear gloves on both hands Inspect pubic hair Characteristics EXPECTED:Coarser than scalp hair. Distribution EXPECTED:Male hair distribution….
Centimeter ruler Skin-marking pencil EXAMINATION The lymphatic system is examined by inspection and palpation, region by region, during the examination of other body systems, as well as with palpation of…
Tape measure with millimeter markings Standing platform scale with height attachment Devices for measuring weight and height for infants Calculator Skinfold caliper EXAMINATION TECHNIQUE FINDINGS ANTHROPOMETRICS Measure height and weight…
Gloves Water-soluble lubricant Light source Drapes Fecal occult blood testing materials if indicated EXAMINATION Have patient in knee-chest or left lateral position with hips and knees flexed, or standing with…
Relationship with others in room Degree of interest in what is happening in room Alacrity with which you are met Moistness of palm when you shake hands Eyes—luster and expression…
While child plays on the floor, evaluate musculoskeletal and neurologic system while developing a rapport with child. Observe child’s spontaneous activities. Ask child to demonstrate skills such as throwing a…
CHAPTER 22 Reporting and Recording SUBJECTIVE DATA—THE HISTORY Subjective data are the positive and negative pieces of information that the patient offers. Record the patient’s history, especially during an initial…
