Exam 1 PD Objectives

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==Chapter 15: Peripheral Vascular System==
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*Pages 438-454
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*Define and describe the components for the physical examination of the peripheral vascular system.
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*Differentiate ulcers caused by arterial insufficiency and venous insufficiency.
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*Define and differentiate intermittent claudication and pseudoclaudication.
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*Differentiate skin changes caused by arterial insufficiency and venous insufficiency.
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*Identify important risk factors for the development of thrombus formation.
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*Recognize the symptoms of emboli affecting various organ systems.
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*Clinically correlate abnormal findings when found on the examination of the arterial system. The student should be able to correlate and interpret the physical finding with the following disease processes: abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, obstructive aortoiliofemoral disease, atherosclerosis of the carotid artery, and peripheral vascular disease.
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*Define and differentiate generalized lymphadenopathy, localized lymphadenopathy, lymphangitis, and lymphedema.
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*Define and appropriately apply the Allen test on a patient. The student should be able to interpret the findings of this test.
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==Chapter 16: Breast==
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*Describe the characteristics which should be used to describe a breast mass which is found on physical examination.
*Describe the characteristics which should be used to describe a breast mass which is found on physical examination.
*Based on a clinical description, differentiate between cystic disease, a benign adenoma, and a malignant tumor.
*Based on a clinical description, differentiate between cystic disease, a benign adenoma, and a malignant tumor.
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==Chapter 19: Female Genitalia==
==Chapter 19: Female Genitalia==
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*Define and recognize the following sequelae of pelvic floor relaxation: cystocele, rectocele, and uterine descent.
*Define and recognize the following sequelae of pelvic floor relaxation: cystocele, rectocele, and uterine descent.
*Define and differentiate the following: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, menometrorrhagia, and postmenopausal bleeding.
*Define and differentiate the following: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, menometrorrhagia, and postmenopausal bleeding.
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==Chapter 22: Integrating the exam==
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*696-706

Revision as of 22:38, 9 January 2012

Contents

Chapter 15: Peripheral Vascular System

  • Pages 438-454
  • Define and describe the components for the physical examination of the peripheral vascular system.
  • Differentiate ulcers caused by arterial insufficiency and venous insufficiency.
  • Define and differentiate intermittent claudication and pseudoclaudication.
  • Differentiate skin changes caused by arterial insufficiency and venous insufficiency.
  • Identify important risk factors for the development of thrombus formation.
  • Recognize the symptoms of emboli affecting various organ systems.
  • Clinically correlate abnormal findings when found on the examination of the arterial system. The student should be able to correlate and interpret the physical finding with the following disease processes: abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, obstructive aortoiliofemoral disease, atherosclerosis of the carotid artery, and peripheral vascular disease.
  • Define and differentiate generalized lymphadenopathy, localized lymphadenopathy, lymphangitis, and lymphedema.
  • Define and appropriately apply the Allen test on a patient. The student should be able to interpret the findings of this test.


Chapter 16: Breast

  • Pages 455-476
  • Differentiate the clinical significance of a lump that enlarges during the premenstrual and menstrual stages of the cycle and the breast lump which does not change during the menstrual cycle.
  • Describe and identify the changes of the skin and nipple which are strongly suggestive of neoplasm.
  • Describe the different types of nipple discharge. Differentiate and identify the different types of nipple discharge and their clinical significance.
  • Describe the components of the physical examination of the breast and the proper positioning of the patient for each component.
  • Describe the following changes of the breast: erythema, edema, and dimpling. Identify and describe the differential diagnosis for each of the above physical findings.
  • Describe the proper physical exam technique for axillary examination. Describe and name which lymph node regions that should be palpated on physical examination.
  • Describe the characteristics which should be used to describe a breast mass which is found on physical examination.
  • Based on a clinical description, differentiate between cystic disease, a benign adenoma, and a malignant tumor.


Chapter 19: Female Genitalia

  • Pages 549-583.
  • Identify and describe the components of the physical examination of the female genitalia.
  • Recognize abnormalities that can be found on each component of the exam.
  • Recognize and differentiate the clinical features of genital ulcerations.
  • Describe and give recommendations for screening for cervical cancer for a patient based on the American cancer Society recommendations.
  • Define and recognize the following sequelae of pelvic floor relaxation: cystocele, rectocele, and uterine descent.
  • Define and differentiate the following: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, menometrorrhagia, and postmenopausal bleeding.


Chapter 22: Integrating the exam

  • 696-706
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