Physical Assessment Mastery Demonstration
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CRITICAL BEHAVIORS
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Introduces self; explains principles and rationale for procedure.          
Performs general survey.          
General inspection of HEENT.          

Assessment of thorax: lungs.

  • Inspection
  • Palpation
  • Auscultation: side to side, anterior & posterior, all lobes.
  • Types of breath sounds
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    Assessment of cardiovascular.

  • Systematically assesses 5 sites; PMI
  • Describe normal heart sounds.
  • Identification of pulses: carotid, radial, brachial, femoral, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial
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    Assessment of abdomen.

  • Inspection
  • Auscultation: before palpation; in correct assessment sites, time.
  • Palpation:  light; rebound tenderness
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    Assessment of skin/extremities.

  • Inspection for symmetry:  color, temperature, capillary refill.
  • Performance Homan’s Sign.
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    Uses equipment correctly.          
    Provides for safety, comfort & privacy.          
    Perform assessment in organized, professional manner.  Completes entire assessment within 20 minutes.          

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