Auscultation

will deal primarily with blood pressure, volume, and what the issues are that could arise if these elements are not at homeostasis. The final cardiovascular station will be a recording of auscultations for students to listen to. There will also be a stethoscope available for the students to listen for auscultations on themselves and on other students that will charm to the auditory and kinesthetic learners. . By the end of this lab it is the hope that the student will walk away with both general…

also showed that there was an increased risk of cesarean sections in the women that used cardiotography by 20%. It was suggested that women should be informed of the increase risk of cesarean section if cardiotography is used versus intermittent auscultation (Devane et al., 2012). The study shows me that intermittent monitoring is a safer option for low risk women in the area of decreasing cesarean section…

Case Summary Savannah is a 16-year-old healthy student female who came with her mother for a routine pre-participation softball sports exam. The visit is to promote and establish professional interaction between adolescent patient and healthcare provider. The immunizations are up-to-date and an interview conducted. Unfortunately, during the assessment was revealed that Savannah is engaging in unprotected sex. Therefore, counseling for birth control was given, and Savannah scheduled to return…

The instructor urged the expectant mothers to think of getting a doula, an expert in labor support. With their skills, doulas strive to support women to give birth naturally. Research confirms that women that are supported by doulas are less likely to experience a cesarean surgery, use narcotics or epidural analgesic. (Green, 2014) • Should avoid unnecessary interventions: All interventions have risks and many can disrupt the birth process. The most common form of medical intervention include…

inhibitor. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 155/88 in his right arm sitting. Examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat shows some clear nasal discharge but no sinus tenderness. His chest is clear to percussion and auscultation. Cardiac examination is unremarkable, as is the remainder of the physical examination. Laboratory tests available at this initial…

In this paper, the importance of a physical assessment will be discussed as well as what it is. A physical assessment is a systematic collection of objective information. It's, usually, conducted in a head-to-toe sequence or a system sequence but can be adapted to meet the needs of the patient. It is often necessary to modify the order, positions, and specific assessments based on the patient's age, energy level, cognitive and physical state, as well as time constraints. Even when modified, the…

health care provider make a problem diagnosis, and build a more accurate medical plan. During the examination process, the main focus is to assess objective anatomical findings using clinical methods such as observation, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The sequence in which the healthcare provider performs these activities should be completed in an orderly fashion and with minimal patient…

Subjective: CC (Chief Complaint): “Cough and sore throat X 3 days”. PHI: Mr. M. B is a 38 year old black male who presents in the clinic with c/o cough and sore throat over the last 3 days. The patient reported productive cough with greenish sputum. Patient also reported nasal stuffiness, post nasal drip, and itchiness in ears, eyes, and nose. The onset of CC started 3 days ago. M.B. Described sore throat as a dull aching pain, constant 10/10 which is aggravated by coughing and swallowing.…

CHIEF COMPLAINT Groin pain. SUBJECTIVE Mr. Yabsley is here for followup after he was seen in the clinic yesterday for groin pain. An ultrasound was ordered and is available for review today. Mr. Yabsley reports 9/10 pain located just behind the pubic bone which radiates up into his hip and lower left back. He describes the sensation of pressure in the area similar to what he felt when he had appendicitis. This is not the first time he has experienced this pain. He was seen before…

Patient F.C. physical exam presents with a male whose general appearance resembles his stated age. He appears ill with noted restlessness, sweating profusely and in acute pain (being bent forward on the exam table). His vital signs are abnormal with a low B/P of 85/60, elevated HR of 120, elevated respiratory rate of 35 and a temperature of 101.4. His weight is 154 lbs and a height of 5’ 7.5”; BMI is normal at 23.8. Patient is awake and oriented to person, place and time; able to follow…