LESSON#3 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Is a process to obtain objective data from the patient
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
based on the principle that all blood body fluid secretion, excretion except sweat non intact skin and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents
hand hygiene use of protective equipment safe and section practices safe handling of contaminated equipment
STANDARD AND MRSA PRECAUTIONS
set of guidelines designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus hepatitis b virus and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or healthcare
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
Echymosis
BLACK EYE
Close observation of the details of the patient’s appearance behavior and movement
INSPECTION
Tactile pressure from the palmar fingers or finger pads to assess areas of skin elevation depression warm or tenderness
PALPATION
Use of the striking or flexor finger, usually the third, deliver a rapid top or blow against the distal pleximeter finger. usually the distal third finger of the left hand laid against the surface of the chest or abdomen, to evoke a sound waves such as resonance or dullness from the underlying tissue or organs
this sound waves also generates a tactile vibration against the pleximeter finger
PERCUSSION
Use of the diaphragm and bell of the stethoscope to detect the characteristics of heart lung and bowel sounds
AUSCULTATION
Visual aquity
SNELLEN CHART
Used to dilate your nostrils
NASAL SPECULUM
Use for pupil dilation
Use for pupil constriction
PENLIGHT
Visualize ear canal and eardrum
OTOSCOPE
Uneven eyes
MYDRIASIS
To check blood pressure
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
Use for heartbeat
Bowel sounds
STETHOSCOPE