Learn how to conduct a thorough musculoskeletal system assessment, including functional assessments and physical examination guidelines. Explore assessment techniques for ADLs, gait observation, joint palpation, muscle strength testing, and more in nursing practice.

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Learn how to safely and accurately conduct a thorough examination of the head, ear, mouth, nose, and throat, document assessment data, identify problems, and address client's concerns. The examination covers aspects such as symmetry, shape, scalp inspection, palpation, face inspection including colo

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Learn about the essential veterinary clinical examination techniques including distant examination (inspection), physical examination (palpation, percussion), auscultation, and more. Understand the importance of visual observation, hands-on assessment, and listening to internal organ sounds in diagn

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The shoulder is a complex joint consisting of multiple components like joints, muscles, ligaments, and capsules. Understanding its anatomy is crucial for diagnosing common disorders such as rotator cuff issues, tendinitis, tears, and frozen shoulder. History, examination, and palpation techniques ar

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This informative content provides a detailed guide on leprosy nerve examination conducted by Dr. N. K. Kansal, an Associate Professor. It covers the procedure for palpation of a nerve, emphasizing correct patient positioning and gentle palpation techniques. The importance of comparing nerves on both

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Examination of the abdomen in pregnancy involves assessing various aspects such as determining gestational age, measuring symphysis-fundus height, evaluating fetal lie and presentation, checking liquor amount, listening to fetal heart sounds, and monitoring fetal movements. The process includes gene

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Suprapubic catheter insertion is a procedure indicated for conditions such as urethral injury, obstruction, bladder neck masses, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. It involves proper patient positioning, analgesia, equipment preparation, and a step-by-step technique including bladder palpation, marki

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Explore the physical assessment techniques for the integumentary system, focusing on the skin, hair, and nails. Learn about inspection and palpation methods, nail assessment criteria including shape variations, and skin assessment parameters such as color, texture, and pigmentation. Discover how to

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Initial clinical evaluation of a child with possible cardiac abnormalities includes history taking and physical examination. History should cover symptoms related to pulmonary and systemic venous congestion, cyanosis, cyanotic spells, palpitations, chest pain, and more. The general physical examinat

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Rectal palpation is a crucial diagnostic method in veterinary medicine for assessing the reproductive health of animals like cows, buffaloes, mares, and camels. This technique helps in determining the normal and abnormal conditions of genital organs, aiding in pregnancy diagnosis and differentiating

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This content provides detailed guidance on conducting a thorough physical examination of the head, face, and ear. It covers objectives such as safely completing the examination, documenting assessment data accurately, and evaluating findings. The preparation, general approach, and specific inspectio

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This material outlines the objectives and preparations for a comprehensive examination of the head, ear, nose, mouth, and throat, including key assessment techniques such as inspection and palpation. It covers aspects like symmetry, abnormalities, scalp palpation, facial inspection, and more, aiding

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This detailed guide covers the preparation, general approach, equipment needed, subjective data collection, inspection, and palpation techniques for assessing the nose, mouth, and throat during a physical examination. It includes step-by-step instructions, visual aids, and information on normal find

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The lower extremity H&P for foot/ankle examination in orthopedic curriculum involves various steps such as general ortho physical exam maneuvers, inspection for redness and deformities, palpation of specific areas for tenderness and fractures, range of motion assessment, muscle strength testing, and

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This detailed assessment covers the history, inspection, palpation, and range of motion tests for the wrist, hand, and fingers to evaluate potential injuries or conditions affecting these areas. Includes information on pain location, deformities, ligament evaluations, and joint movements.

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Learn the critical order of examination for abdominal assessment, including inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. Understand how to assess skin characteristics, symmetry, abdominal muscles, bowel sounds, vascular sounds, organ size, and tenderness. Discover techniques to identify abno

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This resource delves into the diagnosis-driven physical examination of shoulder conditions, covering common conditions, key historical factors, and provocative maneuvers for differential diagnosis. It presents an organizational scheme for musculoskeletal assessments and details various shoulder cond

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This information presents a comprehensive guide for heart and neck vessels assessment, including objectives, necessary equipment, preparation steps, subjective data to consider, techniques for palpating and auscultating the carotid artery, normal findings, and more. It emphasizes the importance of s

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Learn the essential techniques for assessing the integumentary system, including skin, hair, and nails, through inspection and palpation. Understand how to evaluate nail health based on color, shape abnormalities like spoon shape or clubbing, and texture variations. Explore skin assessment criteria,

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This detailed guide covers the key components of a hip exam in orthopedics, including inspection, palpation, range of motion assessment, muscle strength testing, and special tests. It emphasizes the importance of considering the joints above and below the hip joint when evaluating a patient's sympto

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This comprehensive guide covers the visual, palpation, auscultation, percussion, and pathological processes involved in assessing respiratory conditions. It discusses the impact of chest shape variations like barrel chest, kyphosis, scoliosis, pectus excavatum, and pectus carinatum on respiratory he

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Learn how to inspect the neck for appearance and movement, differentiate between normal and abnormal findings, and perform palpation techniques for the trachea, thyroid gland, and cervical lymph nodes. Discover the important landmarks and characteristics to assess during a neck examination.

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