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Screening Physical Exam

Author: Arcot J. Chandrasekhar, MD, FRCP, FACP, FCCP


Abdomen
Abdomen: Inspect
Abdomen: Auscultate
Abdomen: Superf-palpation
Abdomen: Deep-palpation
Liver: Palpation
Liver: Percuss
Spleen
Kidneys
Costo-vertebral Angle
Inguinal Hernias
Anus
Rectal Exam
Stool

Skin
Skin
Legs

ENT
External Ear
Otoscopic
Hearing
Nose

Nervous System
Cranial Nerves

Motor System

Sensory System

Stretch Reflexes
Plantar Reflex

Cerebellar Function

Gait

Heart
Radial Pulses
Neck Veins
Precardium: Inspect
Precardium: Palpate
Suprasternal Notch
Heart: Auscultate
Edema

Head & Neck
Head
Mouth
Salivary Glands
Thyroid Gland
Nodes Cervical

Gynecology
Speculum/Cervix
Pap Smear
Vagina
Bimanual Exam
Rectovaginal Exam

External Genitalia
& Breast
Breast: Inspect
Breast: Palpate
Nodes Axillary
Penis
Scrotum
Nodes Inguinal
Female Genitalia

Joints
Neck

Arms
Leg
Spine

Lungs
Respiratory Rate
Trachea: Position
Chest: Observe
Chest: Expansion
Voice Transmission
Chest Percuss
Lungs: Auscultate

Eyes
External Exam Conjunctivae
Anterior Segment

Visual Acuity
Pupillary Reaction
Accomodation
Visual Field
Muscles: Extraocular
Funduscopic

General
Wash Hands
Appearance
Blood Pressure
Fingers
Nails
Subungual Space

Vascular
Carotid Arteries: Palpation
Carotid Arteries: Auscultation
Femoral Pulses
Femoral: Auscultation
Arteries Leg

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Last Updated: March 28, 2006 ...  Created: July 25, 1997