Physical Examination notes
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This GoConqr page gathers physical examination notes on patient cases, hand and wrist exams, and symptoms such as swollen legs. University students and professional candidates can use them to practise examination and case documentation, while teachers can find ready-made material. There are over 20 notes for university and professional study. Choose a note to get started.
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- History Taking18
- Physical Examination Techniques10
- General Survey and Vital Signs5
- Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis20
- Skin Examination6
- Head and Neck Examination15
- Breast and Axilla Examination7
- Cardiovascular Examination34
- Peripheral Vascular Assessment5
- Respiratory Examination27
- Abdominal Examination23
- Genitourinary and Rectal Examination7
- Musculoskeletal Examination23
- Neurological Examination7
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surgery history and examination :breast
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The Patient Note/Cases -Fields present for hx, physical exam, ddx, and workup-Before typing, review hx-History: CC HPI ROS: GEN, HEENT, CV, lungs, GI, GU, skin, neuro Allergies Medications PMH PSH Birth hx: Dietary hx: Immunization hx: Deve...
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Hand and Wrist Exam
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Chest X-ray
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VASCULAR EXAMINATION asdasd VASCULAR EXAMINATION Set-up: on the bed, flat table, legs exposed (cover groin and thigh; drape between legs) 1. Are you in pain? 2. Take Radial pulse and BP 3. Inspection: Scars – eg saphenous graft Muscle was...
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Cranial Nerves
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Breast Examination Before you start Ensure patient needs a breast examination Be able to tell patient what you intend to do & why Be able to discuss the risks and benefits of the intended procedure Understand how to gain informed consen...
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MSK Exams
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Arthritis History Arthritis History What joint is involved Is it acute or chronic Is the process inflammatory or mechanical Is the arthritis truly monocular Gastro- diarrhoea, dysentery Urogentital- discharge, dysuria, ulce...
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Vomiting Vomiting Establishes onset and number of times vomited and the contents of the vomitus Enquires whether there was any bile or blood in the vomit Enquires about the severity of the vomiting and whether the patient has ...
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Digital Rectal Examination Before you start Ensure patient needs a DRE Check patient's allergy status (e.g. latex) Be able to tell patient what you intend to do & why Be able to discuss the risks and benefits of the intended procedure Understan...
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Ahmed Cannot Run - created from Mind Map Anatomy of the foot muscle weakness Duchene Muscular Dystrophy
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Cardio Resp Clinical Exam
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Swollen Legs Swollen Legs Establishes presenting complaint of swollen limbs, classifies the extent of the swelling (one or both legs), and whether this extends to the sacrum Enquires about factors that make the symptoms better or ...
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Cardiovascular Exam
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GALS GALS Exam Undress down to underwear1) Any pain or stiffness in the back, muscles or joints?2) Can you dress yourself completely without difficulty?3) Can you walk up and down the stairs without difficulty?Asses Gait- ...
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Respiratory Exam
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Hip Exam
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Ankle & foot exam Wash hands Introduce & confirm patient details Explain exam Ask about pain Assess gait: Normal gait cycle? Antalgia Smoothness/ Symmetry Ask to walk on tiptoes Difficulty implies issues with calf mus...
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Abdominal Exam
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CS important notes -Introduce yourself-Address by last name only, regardless of age-Draping: ask permission to uncover, ask permission to untie gown, make sure to re-tie-Explain PE parts before doing them-Don't repeat painful procedures...
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Leg swelling - created from Mind Map Bilateral Implies systemic disease with increased venous pressure or decreased intravascular oncotic pressure Causes Right heart failure Decreased albumin Venous insufficiency Amlodipine (CCB) - vasodilator Pregnancy ...
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Dermatology History Dermatology History PC HPC - itch, pain, mucosal involvement (eyes, mouth, genitalia), site of onset (flexural, extensor, dermatomal distribution), associated symptoms (malaise, fever), joint symptoms PMHx Atopy, Ecze...
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Finger clubbing Theory behind clubbing of fingers- thought to be due to -inflammatory conditions -R to L shunting These conditions cause increased production (former only) and increased presence of (both) megakaryocytes (platelet pre...
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ABG Who needs an ABG? Any deteriorating patient Ventilated patients (inc. NIV) Hypercapnaeic resp failure Septic patient (if lactate on your gas machine High FiO2 Values on an ABG
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Tracheal deviation - created from Mind Map No deviation Ipsilateral deviation Contralateral deviation
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About physical examination notes
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These notes offer different starting points within the unit. The Patient Note/Cases outlines fields for history, physical examination, differential diagnosis and workup. Hand and Wrist Exam begins with positioning and bedside inspection, while Swollen Legs focuses on questions about the presenting complaint.
Start with The Patient Note/Cases if you want a framework for documenting a case. For a more focused review, choose Hand and Wrist Exam and follow its examination sequence. The notes on Hip Exam and GALS offer other ways to review examination routines.
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Which note is a useful starting point?
The Patient Note/Cases is a useful place to begin if you want to review how a case note is organised. It lists fields for history, physical examination, differential diagnosis and workup. For a specific examination, Hand and Wrist Exam starts with patient positioning and bedside inspection.
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What do the notes cover?
The selection includes examination routines and notes focused on symptoms. Hand and Wrist Exam, Hip Exam and GALS cover examination approaches. Swollen Legs and Vomiting include questions about presenting complaints. The page also lists Chest X-ray and notes on patient cases.