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, symmetrical, smooth and clearly demarcated borders, uniform what does a normal mole look like
color, diameter of less than 5-6 mm, not evolving
peeling, bleeding, scaling what are the characteristics of an evolving mole?
less the 5-6 mm, size of an eraser head what is the normal size of a mole
clavicle where do we assess skin turgor?
inspect, auscultate, percuss, palpate what is the sequence of an abdominal exam
percussing may accidently change or speed up bowel sounds why do we auscultate the abdomen before percussing
a full five minutes how long do we need to listen to say that there are no bowel sounds?
painful assessment techniques such as palpation what assessment techniques should be done last
ask patient if they need to void what should you do before palpating the bladder
superior to the bellybutton, below the xiphoid process, where do you listen to the aorta?
midline in the space
flat belly, above the ribcage (rounded), large belly name the type of curvatures in the abdomen
(protuberant), or sinks below thoracic cage (scaphoid)
after or during a shower, when tissue is relaxed when should a person do a testicular of breast self-exam
once per month how often should someone do a testicular or breast self exam
lithotomy position using stirrups what is the proper position for a female pelvic exam
just gloves what is the proper PPE for a pelvic exam
standing, bent over an exam table what is the proper position for a male prostate exam
SIMS/lateral recumbent what is the position for a male prostate exam if the patient is unable to stand