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. General survey and what it consists of. • Initial inspection • Observe posture • Hygeine • Facial expression • Assess breathing • Behaviors • Body language o Appearance o Body Structur... e and mobility o Behavior 7. Skills requisite of physical exam. Chapter 8. Know the correct order for assessment. (Inspection, palpation etc). Know the different order for abdominal exam. • Order: o Inspect o Palpation o Percussion o Auscultation ▪ Abdomen: • Inspect • Auscultation • Percussion • Palpation 8. Know the normal range of respirations. Above and below that range, what's it called? • Normal Range: 12-20(21) • Dyspnea: Shortness of breath; < 12 • Tachypnea: Abnormally rapid breathing; >21 9. Lung sounds- Know difference between normal vs abnormal and where they are heard. 10. Characteristics of pulse and how to document it. • Rhythm: Normal regular, even tempo o Rating: ▪ Force: • 3+: Full, bounding • 2+: Normal • 1+: Weak, thread • 0: Absent 11. Blood pressure cuff sizes and impact on blood pressure readings. • Cuff sizes: o Too small: Falsely high BP due to extra pressure to compress artery o Too large: Falsely low BP due to not being able to cut off blood vessel properly 12. Changes in blood pressure in the elderly caused by what? 13. Assessment of ALL pulses and their locations. (Apical, radial, popliteal, etc) • Temporal • Carotid • Apical (5th ICS, L Mid clavicular) [Show More]

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