© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Chapter 25 The Physical Examination

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© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Positioning and Draping Each position makes examination of area of body easier and more efficient Always provide for patient safety Proper draping –Protect modesty –Prevent embarrassment –Provide comfort from chills

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© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Examination Positions Knee-chest position –Rarely used –Used for proctologic examinations and sigmoidoscopy procedures –Proctologic table has made position unnecessary –Fenestrated drape covers patient from shoulders to knees

© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Examination Positions Sims’ (lateral) >> Trendelenberg –Aid person who is in shock –Elevate and incline legs

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© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Equipment and Supplies for the Physical Examination Equipment and supplies needed vary with provider and type of examination Equipment in working order Room properly stocked MA responsible for patient preparation

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© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Basic Components of a Physical Examination Patient appearance Gait Stature Posture Body movements Speech Breath odors Nutrition Skin and appendages

© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Physical Examination Sequence Patient’s vital signs, height, weight, visual acuity, auditory ability Laboratory procedures Patient instructed about undressing Gown and drape provided MA remains in room when provider examining patient

© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Physical Examination Sequence MA places instruments for examination on counter or Mayo stand Starts at head and proceeds downward –Head –Eyes –Ears –Nose –Mouth and throat

© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Physical Examination Sequence Starts at head and proceeds downward –Neck –Chest –Breast –Abdomen –Genitals –Rectum –Reflexes

© 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. After the Examination Patient instructed to dress Remain in room if patient requires assistance Instructions regarding testing procedures and treatment plans given by provider Once patient has left room, equipment and supplies sanitized, disinfected, sterilized