Physical examination o It is the process of examining the patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems o The goal of the physical examination is to obtain valid information concerning the health of the patient The examiner must be able to identify, analyze and synthesize the accumulated information into a comprehensive assessment
Physical examination ⚫ It is the process of examining the patient’s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems ⚫ The goal of the physical examination is to obtain valid information concerning the health of the patient ⚫ The examiner must be able to identify, analyze, and synthesize the accumulated information into a comprehensive assessment
The four cardinal principles of physical examination Inspection ● Palpation ● Percussion Auscultation teach the eye to see, the finger to feel and the ear to hear” o What is the fifth? Smelling
The four cardinal principles of physical examination ⚫ Inspection ⚫ Palpation ⚫ Percussion ⚫ Auscultation “teach the eye to see, the finger to feel, and the ear to hear” ⚫ What is the fifth? Smelling
Equipment for physical examination Required Optional Stethoscope Gloves Tongue blades Gauze pads Penlight Lubricant gel Tape measure Nasal speculum Sphygmomanometer Turning fork: 128 Hz, 512HZ Reflex hammer Pocket visual acuity card Safety pins Oto-ophthalmoscope
Equipment for physical examination Required Optional Stethoscope Gloves Tongue blades Gauze pads Penlight Lubricant gel Tape measure Nasal speculum Sphygmomanometer Turning fork: 128 Hz,512Hz Reflex hammer Pocket visual acuity card Safety pins Oto-ophthalmoscope
Important aspects of physical examination----physIclan Elegant appearance Decent manner Kind attitude Highly responsibility Good medical morals
Important aspects of physical examination----physician ⚫ Elegant appearance ⚫ Decent manner ⚫ Kind attitude ⚫ Highly responsibility ⚫ Good medical morals
Important aspects of physical examination---pnysIClan Wash your hands, preferably while the patient is watching Washing with soap and water is an effective way to reduce the transmission of disease
Important aspects of physical examination---physician ⚫ Wash your hands, preferably while the patient is watching ⚫ Washing with soap and water is an effective way to reduce the transmission of disease