NR569 Differential Dx Exam with Questions and Answers

NR569 Differential Dx Exam with Questions and Answers Chronic nausea & vomiting ANSWER usually defined as persistence of symptoms for more than 1 month, suggest partial mechanical obstruction, intracranial pathology, dysmotility such as gastroparesis, metabolic or endocrine etiology, or a psychologic disturbance. PE of the Skin (order) ANSWER 1. gown pt 2. hand hygiene *patient starts seated* 3. inspect the hair & scalp (distribution, texture, & quantity) 4. inspect the head and neck, including the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, eyelashes, conjunctivae, sclerae, nose, ears, cheeks, lips, oral cavity, chin and beard. 5. inspect the upper back 6. inspect the shoulders, arms, and hands including palpation of fingernails 7. inspect the chest and abd 8. inspect the anterior thighs and legs 9. inspect the feet and toes, including soles, interdigital areas and toenails. *patient position is standing* 10. inspect lower back 11. inspect posterior aspect of thighs and legs. 12. inspect breast, axillae, and genitalia, including axillary and pubic hair.