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Physical Assessment

April 15, 2008 · 6 Comments 



A.    Head (Skull, Scalp, Hair)

B.    Face

C.    Eyebrows, Eyes and Eyelashes

D.    Eye lids and Lacrimal Apparatus

E.    Conjuctivae

F.    Sclerae

G.    Cornea

H.    Anterior Chamber and Iris

I.     Pupils

J.    Cranial Nerve II (optic nerve)

K.    Cranial Nerve III, IV & VI (Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens)

L.    Ears

M.   Nose and Paranasal Sinuses

N.    Cranial Nerve I (olfactory Nerve)

O.    Neck

P.    Thorax ( Cardiovascular System)

Q.    Breast

R.    Abdomen

S.    Extremities

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6 Responses to “Physical Assessment”
  1. John Patrick Bernada says:
    July 31, 2010 at 2:36 am

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    April 27, 2010 at 8:37 pm

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  3. DEEJAY says:
    July 30, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    HI! this is a really cool and convenient WS..how can i be a member of your site?pls give me as soon as you can..thanks..!

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  4. alenaire says:
    July 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    may i know the nurse’s role in health assessment?

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  5. Nomar says:
    July 16, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    where is the assessment for the mouth/throat?

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  6. irene says:
    June 30, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    can i have these files on PE. thanx

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