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Examination of the cardiovascular system
Preparation
The peripheries
The precordium
To complete the examination
Examination of the respiratory system
Preparation
The peripheries
The chest
To complete the examination
Examination of the gastrointestinal system
Preparation
The peripheries
The abdomen
Examination of a stoma
Hernial orifices
To complete the examination
Examination of the genitourinary system
Preparation
End of bed inspection
The groin
Examination of a lump
To complete the examination
Examination of the neurological system – cranial nerves
Preparation
Inspection
Cranial nerve I (olfactory)
Cranial nerve II (optic): four aspects to test
Cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), and VI (abducens)
Cranial nerve V (trigeminal)
Cranial nerve VII (facial)
Cranial nerve VIII (vestibular)
Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal)
Cranial nerve X (vagus)
Cranial nerve XI (accessory)
Cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal)
To complete the examination
Examination of the neurological system – upper limb
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Tone
Power
Coordination
Reflexes
Sensation
To complete the examination
Examination of the neurological system – lower limb
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Tone
Power
Coordination
Reflexes
Sensation
To complete the examination
Examination of musculoskeletal system – the hands
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Inspection
Feel
Move
Sensation
To complete the examination
Examination of the musculoskeletal system – the shoulder
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Inspection
Feel
Move
The rotator cuff muscles
Special tests
To complete the examination
Examination of the musculoskeletal system – the knee
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Inspection
Feel
Move
Special tests
To complete the examination
Examination of the musculoskeletal system – the hip
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Inspection
Feel
Move
To complete the examination
Examination of the peripheral arterial system
Preparation
End of bed inspection
The peripheries
The lower limbs
Features of embolic versus thrombotic ischaemia
Buerger’s test
To complete the examination
Examination of the peripheral venous system
Preparation
End of bed inspection
The peripheries
The lower limbs
Handheld Doppler ultrasound
Special tests
To complete the examination
Examination of the neck
Preparation
End of bed inspection
The peripheries
The neck
To complete the examination
Examination of the breast
Preparation
End of bed inspection
Inspection
Palpation
To complete the examination
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