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Head-to-Toe Comprehensive Physical Examination 2024

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Systematic Approach: It follows a logical, structured approach to performing a complete physical exam, ensuring nothing is overlooked. It begins with a general survey of the patient's condition, then moves through head, neck, thorax, abdomen, neurological assessments, and more, using clear, actionable steps. Comprehensive Coverage: The document covers all major body systems, providing guidance on inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating each area. This includes detailed instructions for assessing the head, eyes, ears, heart, lungs, abdomen, neurological system, and musculoskeletal function. Focus on Clinical Skills: It emphasizes essential clinical skills such as cranial nerve testing, lung auscultation, heart sound identification, palpation of the abdomen, and more. This practical guide helps students build the hands-on competence necessary for accurate diagnosis and patient care.

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IHUMAN LAURA WOOD HEAD-to-TOE
COMPREHENSIVE HEAD TO TOE CASE
STUDY UPDATED LATEST OCT\NOV 2024
NEWEST UPDATE||ALREADY GRADED A+

1: Physical Exam: #1 - CORRECT ANSWERS - General Survey: Documentation
should contain a statement regarding the patient's age, race, sex, orientation to
time, place, person; overall appearance, whether or not they are in distress; the
examiner's opinion regarding the patient's cognitive and emotional status.


1: Physical Exam: #2 - CORRECT ANSWERS - General appearance, skin, hands,
fingernails, toenails, color and pigmentation, temperature, moisture, texture
and turgor are deliberately examined.


1: Physical Exam: #3 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Upper and lower extremities are
deliberately palpated bilaterally using the dorsum of the hand.


2: Head and Face: #1 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Entire head, scalp and hair
inspected. Hair should be separated in at least three areas to assess scalp.
Entire head is deliberately palpated.


2: Head and Face: #2 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Palpate temporal arteries
bilaterally


2: Head and Face: #3 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Maxillary and frontal sinuses are
palpated (2pts)

, 2: Head and Face: #4 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cranial nerve V (CN V) Palpate
temporal and masseter muscles while patient clenches teeth.


2: Head and Face: #5 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Palpate temporomandibular joint
while patient opens/closes mouth


2: Head and Face: #6 - CORRECT ANSWERS - CN V Observe and palpate
temporomandibular joint while patient
1) opening and closing jaw widely
2) moving side to side
3) sticking jaw out all maneuversWith and


Without against resistance of examiner's hand (3pts)


2: Head and Face: #7 - CORRECT ANSWERS - CN V Test for light touch on face
with wisp of cotton, comparing sides. Eyes should be closed. May do during
neuro part of exam.


2: Head and Face: #8 - CORRECT ANSWERS - Cranial Nerve VII (CN VII)
Observe presence and symmetry of patient's facial muscle movements (7pts)

☐Close Eyes

☐Open Eyes Against Resistance

☐Frown

☐Lift Eye Brows

☐Puff Out Cheeks

☐Show Teeth

☐Smile
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