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History
Series of Q&A about a patients chief complaints past, present & family illness, social & occupational complaints
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Physical Examination
A thorough examination of the patient from head to toe.
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ROS
Systematic approach to each bodily system
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Ophthalmoscope
Instructions for examining interior of the eye
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Neurological Pin Wheel
Sharp pointed object to elicited pain stimuli (check for feeling in skin, numb spots)
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Percussion Hammer
Device for diagnosis consist rubber or metal head to tap the body gently
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Stethoscope
Instrument used to hear sounds produced in the body
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Proctoscope
Instrument used to examine rectum
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Vaginal Speculum
Instrument with 2 opposing portions that after being inserted in canal it can be pushed out.
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Forceps
pinchers for holding, ceasing or extracting
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Lithotomy
Position patient lye’s on back, leg separated, knees flexed & feet supported in stirrups
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Dorsal Recumbent
Position of the soles of feet flat on table
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Knee-Chest
Position patient on table keeping buttocks elevated & back straight
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Sims’
Patient lye’s on left side chest, left leg slightly flexed, right leg sharply flexed
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Supine
Patient lye’s on back, arms placed at sides.
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