Skin Exam (iBook) Flashcards

1
Q

General Inspection

A

Well / unwell
Distress
Obvious erythema
Dressings

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Inspection

A
Nails
Hands
Arms
Face and neck
Scalp 
Mouth, eyes and nares
Chest and back
Abdomen 
Legs and feet
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3
Q

Palpation - lesions of interest

A

Use forefinger of dominant hand
Papular or macular
Firm or soft
Warm, scaling or friable

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4
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Closing

A
Lymph nodes
Mucous membranes 
Hepatosplenomegaly
Obs
Swabs if infected
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