A Visual Guide to Physical Examination

A Visual Guide to Physical Examination




The Health Sciences Library is pleased to provide this "streaming video" version of Barbara Bates' "A Visual Guide to Physical Examination". The video clips demonstrate technique while audio content describes the procedures and rationales. A summary and quick review conclude each section. Links to accompanying static images are also included.

A Visual Guide to Physical Examination

Cardiovascular: Neck Vessels and Heart

Introduction
Examination of the Neck Vessels
Examination of the Heart
Review of Heart Sounds
Auscultation of the Heart
Heart Sounds: S1, S2
Heart Sounds: S3, S4, murmurs
Summary


Thorax and Lungs

Introduction
Assessment of the Chest, Respirations, and the Posterior Thorax

Assessment of the Posterior Thorax (continued)
Percussion of the Posterior Thorax
Review of Breath Sounds
Adventitious Breath Sounds
Auscultation of the Posterior Thorax
Assessment of the Anterior Thorax
Percussion of the Anterior Thorax
Auscultation of the Anterior Thorax
Summary


Neurologic: Motor System and Reflexes

Introduction
Assessment of the Motor System: Upper Extremities
Assessment of the Motor System: Lower Extremities
Assessment of Coordination
Romberg Test; Testing for Pronator Drift
Assessment of Reflexes
Supine Assessment of Reflexes
Further Testing of Reflexes
Summary


Abdomen

Introduction
Inspection of the Abdomen
Auscultation of the Abdomen
Percussion of the Abdomen
Palpation of the Abdomen
Examination of the Liver
Examination of the Spleen
Examination of the Kidneys and Aorta
Summary


Cardiovascular: Peripheral Vascular System

Introduction
Examination of the Arms
Examination of the Legs
Examination of the Legs (continued)
Summary


Neurological: Cranial Nerves and Sensory System

Introduction
General Observation of Neurological Status
Cranial Nerves I and II
Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI
Cranial Nerves V and VII
Cranial Nerve VII
Cranial Nerves IX, X, XI, and XII
Sensory Assessment: Pain, Temperature, and Light Touch Sensations
Sensory Assessment: Vibration Sensation and Position Sense
Sensory Assessment: Discriminatory Sensations
Summary


Head, Eyes and Ears

Introduction
Inspection of the Head
Examination of the Eyes: Visual Acuity and Visual Fields
Inspection of the Eyes
Assessment of the Extraocular Muscles
Ophthalmoscopic Examination
Examination of the Ears
Assessment of Hearing
Summary


Nose, Mouth and Neck

Introduction
Inspection of the Nose
Inspection of the Mouth
Inspection of the Neck
Summary


Muscoskeletal System

Introduction
Assessment of the Head and Neck
Assessment of the Hands and Wrists
Assessment of the Elbows
Assessment of the Shoulders and Related Structures
Assessment of the Feet and Ankles
Assessment of the Legs
Assessment of the Hips
Assessment of the Spine
Summary


Male Genitalia, Rectum and Hernias

Introduction
Examination of the Genitalia
Supine Examination of the Genitalia
Supine Examination of the Rectum
Examination of the Rectum
Summary


Female Genitalia, Anus and Rectum

Equipment and Positioning; External Inspection
Internal Examination
Obtaining a Pap Smear; Inspection of the Vagina
Bimanual Examination
Rectovaginal Examination; Examination of the Rectum
Summary


Breast and Axillae

Introduction
Inspection of the Breasts
Palpation of the Breasts
Examination of the Male Breast
Examination of the Axillae
Summary


Illustrations

A Visual Guide to Physical Examination