The physical examination

Content.- A Basic skill.- A 1 The technique of inspection.- A 2 The technique of auscultation.- A 3 The technique of percussion.- A 4 The technique of palpation.- B Basic examinatio.- B 1 Inspection of the body shape, posture and movement.- B 2 Inspection of the skin and mucous membranes.- B 3 Evaluation of the nutritional and hydration state.- B 4 Palpation of the skin.- B 5 Evaluation of the pulse.- B 6 Measurement of the blood pressure.- B 7 Evaluation of respiration.- B 8 Measurement of height and weight.- B 9 Measurement of length and weight of an infant.- B 10 Measurement of the body temperature rectally.- C Examination of the nervous syste.- C 1 Various aspects.- C 2 Signs of meningitis.- C 3 The twelve cranial nerves.- C 4 Examination of the upper extremity.- C 5 Examination of the lower extremity.- C 6 Examination of the trunk.- C 7 Short neurological examination.- D Examination of separate parts of the bod.- D 1 Examination of the head.- D 2 Examination of the eyes.- D 3 Examination of the mouth and throat.- D 4 Examination of the nose.- D 5 Examination of the ears.- D 6 Examination of the head and neck.- D 7 Examination of the thorax.- D 8 Examination of the abdomen.- D 9 Examination of the internal and external genitalia.- D 10 Examination of a pregnant woman.- D 11 Examination of the trunk.- D 12 Examination of the arm.- D 13 Examination of the shoulder girdle.- D 14 Examination of the elbow.- D 15 Examination of the wrist, hand and fingers.- D 16 Examination of the leg.- D 17 Examination of the hip.- D 18 Examination of the knee.- D 19 Examination of the ankle, foot and toes.- A Basic skills.- B Basic examination.- C Examination of the nervous system.- D Examination of separate parts of the body.