Physical Examination and Health Assessment: Pocket Companion

Content: Front cover
 Inside front cover
 Pocket Companion for Physical Examination and Health Assessment
 Copyright page
 Preface
 Acknowledgments
 1 The Interview and Health History
 External Factors
 Ensure Privacy.
 Refuse Interruptions.
 Physical Environment
 Introducing the Interview
 The Working Phase
 Open-Ended Questions
 Closed or Direct Questions
 Responses
 Facilitation.
 Silence.
 Reflection.
 Empathy.
 Clarification.
 Confrontation.
 Interpretation.
 Explanation.
 Summary.
 Closing the Interview
 Ten Traps of Interviewing
 1. Providing False Reassurance.
 2. Giving Unwanted Advice. 3. Using Authority.4. Using Avoidance Language.
 5. Engaging in Distancing.
 6. Using Professional Jargon.
 7. Using Leading or Biased Questions.
 8. Talking Too Much.
 9. Interrupting.
 10. Using "Why" Questions.
 Nonverbal Skills
 The Health History: the Adult
 Biographic Data
 Source of History
 Reason for Seeking Care
 Present Health or History of Present Illness
 Past Health
 Childhood Illnesses.
 Accidents or Injuries.
 Serious or Chronic Illnesses.
 Hospitalizations and Operations.
 Obstetric History.
 Immunizations.
 Last Examination Date.
 Allergies.
 Current Medications. Family HistoryReview of Systems
 General Overall Health State.
 Skin.
 Health Promotion.
 Hair.
 Nails.
 Head.
 Eyes.
 Health Promotion.
 Ears.
 Health Promotion.
 Nose and Sinuses.
 Mouth and Throat.
 Health Promotion.
 Neck.
 Breast.
 Health Promotion.
 Axilla.
 Respiratory System.
 Cardiovascular System.
 Peripheral Vascular System.
 Health Promotion.
 Gastrointestinal System.
 Health Promotion.
 Urinary System.
 Health Promotion.
 Male Genital System.
 Health Promotion.
 Female Genital System.
 Health Promotion.
 Sexual Health.
 Musculoskeletal System.
 Health Promotion. Neurologic System.Hematologic System.
 Endocrine System.
 Functional Assessment (Activities of Daily Living)
 Self-Esteem/Self-Concept.
 Activity/Exercise.
 Sleep/Rest.
 Nutrition/Elimination.
 Interpersonal Relationships/Resources.
 Coping and Stress Management.
 Personal Habits.
 Environment/Hazards.
 Intimate Partner Violence.
 Occupational Health.
 Perception of Health
 2 Mental Status
 The Mental Status Examination
 Appearance
 Posture and Position.
 Body Movements.
 Dress.
 Grooming and Hygiene.
 Behavior
 Level of Consciousness.
 Facial Expression.
 Speech.
 Mood/Affect. Cognitive FunctionsOrientation.
 Attention Span.
 Recent Memory.
 Remote Memory.
 Judgment.
 Thought Processes and Perceptions
 Thought Processes.
 Thought Content.
 Perceptions.
 Screen for Anxiety Disorders.
 Screen for Depression.
 Screen for Suicidal Thoughts.
 Cognitive Function
 Documentation
 Sample Charting
 Abnormal Findings
 3 Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting
 Assessment Techniques
 Inspection
 Palpation
 Percussion
 The Stationary Hand.
 The Striking Hand.
 Auscultation
 Setting
 Equipment
 A Safer Environment
 Approach to the Clinical Setting