Skin Exam (iBook) Flashcards
1
Q
General Inspection
A
Well / unwell
Distress
Obvious erythema
Dressings
2
Q
Inspection
A
Nails Hands Arms Face and neck Scalp Mouth, eyes and nares Chest and back Abdomen Legs and feet
3
Q
Palpation - lesions of interest
A
Use forefinger of dominant hand
Papular or macular
Firm or soft
Warm, scaling or friable
4
Q
Closing
A
Lymph nodes Mucous membranes Hepatosplenomegaly Obs Swabs if infected