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Techniques of Physical
Assessment and the
Techniques of Physical
Assessment and theAssessment and the
General Survey
Assessment and the
General Survey
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Equipments Used
Goniometer
SkinfoldCaliper
Wood’s lampWood’s lamp
Doppler UltrasonicStethoscope
Transilluminator
Ophthalmoscope Otoscope
Snellen’sChart
General SurveyGeneral SurveyGeneral SurveyGeneral Survey
Physical Presence� 1. Age
� 2. General Appearance
� 3. Body Fat� 3. Body Fat
� 4. Stature
� 5. Motor Activity
� 6. Body and Breath Odors
Association of Breath Odors to Disease
Breath Odor Description Associated Condition
Halitosis, Foul Odor of Necrotic Tissue
Pyorrhea, poor dental hygiene, tonsillitis, sinusitis, lung abscess, & bronchiectasis
Feculent Odor of feces Bowel Obstruction
Fetor hepaticus Fishy odor Hepatic failure
Acid Odor of Acid Peptic disease
Ammonia Odor of Urine Renal Failure
Acetone Odor of Acetone Diabetic Acetone Odor of Acetone “fruity odor”
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Bitter almonds Odor of almonds Cyanide poisoning
Psychological Presence
� 1. Dress, Grooming, and
Personal Hygiene
� 2. Mood and Manner
� 3. Speech
� 4. Facial Expressions
Distress
� 1. Breathing
� 2. Pain
� 3. Serious or Life-Threatening � 3. Serious or Life-Threatening
Occurences
� 4. Signs of Emotional Distress