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U11 Assisting with the Physical Exam

U11 Assisting with the Physical Exam. Physical Exam Sequence. This is a general series of events that may happen. The MA may or may not be part of the following sequence of events. Physical Exam Sequence. 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use.

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U11 Assisting with the Physical Exam

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  1. U11 Assisting with the Physical Exam

  2. Physical Exam Sequence • This is a general series of events that may happen. The MA may or may not be part of the following sequence of events.

  3. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • This may be the job for the MA.

  4. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. Job for MA ? • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required.

  5. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • Items #3 through #8 usually completed by Doc/Nurse • 3.General Appearance

  6. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • 3.General Appearance • 4. Speech/breath odors

  7. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • 3.General Appearance • 4. Speech/breath odors • 5. Skin

  8. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • 3.General Appearance • 4. Speech/breath odors • 5. Skin • 6. Reflexes

  9. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • 3.General Appearance • 4. Speech/breath odors • 5. Skin • 6. Reflexes • 7. Head/Neck/Eyes/ • Mouth/Nose/Ears

  10. Physical Exam Sequence • 1. Room Prep- Make sure exam room is neat, clean, and have the supplies ready to use. • 2. Pt prep-check the medical record for completeness, complete vital signs, provide gown in required. • 3.General Appearance • 4. Speech/breath odors • 5. Skin • 6. Reflexes • 7. Head/Neck/Eyes/Mouth/Nose/Ears • 8.Body-chest,abdomen,arms,legs

  11. Basic Examination Equipment • Nasal Speculum • Speculums increase the size of the hole. • Examine the inside of the nose

  12. Ophthalmoscope • Examine the inside of the • eye-blood vessels, retina, optic disc

  13. Otoscope • Examines the inside of the ear—ear drum

  14. Tongue depressor • Use to move the tongue out of the way when doing a oral examination--mouth

  15. Reflex Hammer • Test the reflexes –knee, elbow wrist

  16. Tuning Fork—test hearing, and for fractures

  17. Stethoscope • Listen to body Sounds Diaphragm- Bell-

  18. Gloves Protection

  19. Tape measure Measure stuff

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