Physical Exam
About how long does a general physical exam take?
30 minutes
What is percussion?
Tapping to hear sounds
5.What method is used to write notes?
SOAP
When are you required to wear gloves?
when skin is invasive (breaking skin) or you feel like you need to
6. What is the position where a patient doesn’t need support?
Sitting
How often should people go in for a general physical exam?
annually/yearly
What is it called to use touch to examine the body?
Palpate
6. What does O stand for in SOAP?
Objective
3. What should you be aware of when gowning a patient?
-Their modesty and comfort
7. What is the position for an examination of the female genitalia?
Lithotomy
Why are general physical exams performed?
So doctors can confirm the patient's health, Provide a baseline for vital signs and measurements, To look at signs and symptom to diagnose a problem
What is it called when you move body parts?
Manipulation
What is the first step in writing progress notes?
Ask them for their identification (name, DOB, and address)
5. What is one thing you should do after a general physical exam?
-arrange for hospital admissions and lab services, educate patient about risk factors, administer medicines, vaccines, and other tests.
9. What angle degree is semi fowlers?
45 degrees
What are some kinds of jobs/activities that require MANDATORY physicals?
Sports, military, police force, firefighters.
What is inspection?
A visual examination
What is PQRST
provoke/palliative, quality and quantity, region, severity scale, time
12. What is a benefit of cultural competence?
-can help your work more efficiently and provide better patient care
11. What position is best for patients with lower back injuries?
Fowlers
What is the Medical Assistant's role in the physical exam?
To make the patient feel comfortable and to assist the physician as necessary.
There are 6 exam methods, what is their order?
Inspection, auscultate, palpate, percussion, mensuration, manipulation
What is CHEDDAR
chief complaint, history, exam, details, drugs and dosages, assessment, return visit
10. What does WCC mean?
Well Child Check
15. In which position might you perform a breast exam?
Supine