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This document covers the physical examination of a child over three days. It records the child’s measurements, general appearance, and observations of various body systems. It is useful for students studying patient care and physical examination.
What's inside
- General appearance and measurements
- Skin, hair and nail observations
- Head, neck and cervical lymph nodes
- Eyes, ears, mouth, throat, nose and sinuses
- Chest, lungs, heart, abdomen, male genitalia, anus and rectum
Who it is for: Students of medicine or nursing studying patient care and physical examination. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
A child physical examination report. It gives details of the child's appearance, vital signs, measurements and findings from the examination of each body part.
Child's appearance
A child's general appearance is described. Vital signs and body measurements are recorded. A child's hygiene, mood and bowel habits are noted.
Body system examinations
The child's body systems including skin, head, eyes, ears, lungs, heart and abdomen are examined. Findings are listed for each system.
Growth and development
Gross motor, fine motor, language and psychosocial development are described. Developmental milestones are noted.
Follow-up examination
A second examination is recorded on the next day. Changes in appearance, vital signs and body measurements are described. A third examination is recorded on the following day.
Key terms
- Anthropometric measurements
- Body measurements such as height, weight and circumferences.
- Vital signs
- Important body measurements including heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature.
- Fontanelle
- Soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet joined.
- Psychosocial development
- The development of a child's mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Diaper rash
- Redness, rash, or sores in the diaper area.
- Babinski response
- A reflex where the big toe bends back towards the top of the foot and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stimulated.
Questions this document helps with
- How does a child's appearance change over time?
- What is the normal range for a child's vital signs?
- How do nurses assess a child's development?
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