Health ass final

Final Exam Topics

Understand how to structure a SOAP note and what data to put under each category.

Know the acronym OLDCARTS.

Understand what a focused exam is versus a comprehensive exam.

Know what pertinent negatives are.

Know the proper techniques for conducting a physical.

Know how to conduct and document the exam for each body system.

Know the 5 As framework for motivational interviewing.

Know how to conduct an eye exam using the Snellen chart.

Know where lymph nodes are located.

Know how to identify thyroid abnormalities on exam.

Know ear anatomy.

Understand how to interpret Weber and Rinne tests.

Know the features of epiglottitis.

Understand how to distinguish between allergic, viral, and bacterial rhinosinusitis.

Know the features different oral lesions/conditions.

Know high yield history questions for hoarseness.

Know how to grade tonsillar enlargement.

Know how to assess jugular venous pressure. 

Know how to measure ankle-brachial index.

Understand how to conduct the Allen test and what it evaluates.

Know how to grade pulses.

Know the cranial nerves and how they are each tested.

Know how to test for Kernig’s sign.

Know how to test  for pronator drift.

Know abdominal anatomy.

Know high yield history questions for GI and urinary complaints.

Understand how to evaluate for peritonitis.

Know how to conduct a Pap smear.

Know female and male anatomy.

Know how to identify abnormal testicular findings.

Know the ABCD-EFG method for evaluating skin lesions.

Know the proper terminology for describing skin lesions and rashes.

Know how to differentiate between subungal melanoma and melanonychia.

Know how to identify different types of hair loss.

Know the high-yield history questions for hair loss.

Know the distinguishing features of peripheral arterial disease and venous insufficiency.

Know how to identify lymphedema.

Know characteristics of common respiratory conditions.

Understand how to Implement voice testing and recognize normal and abnormal tests.

Know abnormal pulmonary exam findings.

Know how to conduct a pulmonary exam.

Identify and describe types of murmurs.

Know how to measure JVP.

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