Physical Examinations

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Created on: 12-01-17 14:15

The leg is relaxed and its weight is supported by the thigh. The joint in the leg is then tapped with a rubber hammer.

reflex testing

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Measured with either a digital or oral thermometer. Placed in the correct location e.g. forehead/mouth and remains in place long enough to record a temperature e.g. 30 seconds.

measuring temperature

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Using a sphygmomanometer, place a cuff around the arm above the elbow and inflate the cuff to prevent blood flow from the artery. Air is slowly let out of the cuff leaving enough space for the compressed artery to let blood through.

measuring blood pressure

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A small metal dish which channels sound along two tubes to the GP's ears and identifies abnormal sounds from the lungs, heart and chest.

stethoscope

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Looking at the affected part of the body, where possible.

visual examination

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Holding one or two fingers on the patient's chest/back then taps the fingers with their other hand while listening.

percussion

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Feeling part of the patient's body with the fingers.

palpation

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Measured with either a digital or oral thermometer. Placed in the correct location e.g. forehead/mouth and remains in place long enough to record a temperature e.g. 30 seconds.

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measuring temperature

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Front

Back

Card 4

Front

A small metal dish which channels sound along two tubes to the GP's ears and identifies abnormal sounds from the lungs, heart and chest.

Back

Card 5

Front

Looking at the affected part of the body, where possible.

Back

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Physical Examinations