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• Well-woman examination
  == Well-woman examination == ...of women. The term is derived from the English words "well", "woman", and "examination", indicating a health check-up specifically designed for women.
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• Physical exam
  == Physical exam == ...a 'head-to-toe' examination of the patient's body, and sometimes, further examination or testing.
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• Physical Examination
  == Physical Examination == A '''Physical Examination''' (pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkəl ɪgˈzæmɪˌneɪʃən/) is a routine proc
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• Medical examination
  == Medical examination == ...x-am-in-a-tion), also known as a '''physical examination''' or '''clinical examination''', is a process by which a [[healthcare professional]] investigates the bo
  2 KB (316 words) - 01:46, 13 February 2024
• Annual
  ...f a patient's overall health status conducted by a healthcare professional on a yearly basis. ...p" is derived from the English term 'check-up', which refers to a thorough examination or investigation.
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• Percussion (medicine)
  ...an Austrian physician, in the 18th century. He discovered that by tapping on the chest, different sounds could be heard which corresponded to different ...while in indirect percussion, the examiner taps on their own finger placed on the body.
  2 KB (247 words) - 06:34, 11 February 2024
• Tympany
  ...thcare]], particularly in the areas of [[gastroenterology]] and [[physical examination]]. ...cal examination to assess the underlying structures of the body by tapping on the surface.
  1 KB (180 words) - 04:41, 5 February 2024
• Cardiovascular examination
  == Cardiovascular Examination == ...cue-lar ex-am-in-a-shun) is a type of [[medical examination]] that focuses on the [[cardiovascular system]]. The cardiovascular system, also known as the
  1 KB (160 words) - 14:52, 11 February 2024
• Health Check
  ...' (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθ tʃɛk/) is a term used to describe a comprehensive examination conducted to determine the state of an individual's health. ...ng the state of being free from illness or injury, and "check", meaning an examination or inspection.
  2 KB (219 words) - 22:12, 8 February 2024
• Castell's sign
  ...ield of [[Abdominal examination|abdominal examinations]]. It is a physical examination maneuver that is used to detect splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen. ...p breath and holds it. If the percussion note changes from tympany to dull on inspiration, Castell's sign is considered positive, indicating splenomegaly
  1 KB (199 words) - 22:59, 8 February 2024
• Inspection
  ...tion''' (pronounced: in-spek-shun) is a fundamental part of the [[physical examination]] in medicine. It is the initial stage where the healthcare provider observ * [[Palpation]]: This is the next step after inspection in a physical examination. The healthcare provider uses their hands to feel the body for any abnormal
  2 KB (201 words) - 02:39, 6 February 2024
• Apley grind test
  The '''Apley grind test''' (pronounced: /ˈæpli ɡraɪnd tɛst/) is a clinical examination procedure that is used to test for [[meniscus]] damage in the knee. It is n ...s context refers to the rotational movement applied to the knee during the examination.
  2 KB (227 words) - 19:36, 11 February 2024
• Palpate
  ...e size, shape, firmness, or location of an abnormality found in a physical examination. ...stics and is performed with the fingers slightly bent. [[Deep palpation]], on the other hand, is used to examine the organs and structures that lie deepe
  2 KB (257 words) - 02:10, 5 February 2024
• Preanesthetic assessment
  A preanesthetic assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's physical and mental status before the administration of anesthesia. This assessment * '''Physical Examination''': A thorough physical check-up focusing on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
  2 KB (211 words) - 14:44, 11 February 2024
• Thomas test
  The '''Thomas test''' (pronounced: TOH-mas test) is a physical examination used primarily in orthopedic assessments to test for hip flexor tightness a The Thomas test is performed with the patient lying flat on their back on an examination table. The examiner flexes one of the patient's knees to the chest, which f
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• Check-Up
  A '''Check-Up''' (pronounced: chek-uhp) is a routine examination or assessment, typically performed by a healthcare professional, to ascerta ...used to indicate completion or finality. Thus, a "Check-Up" is a complete examination or inspection.
  2 KB (254 words) - 04:55, 5 February 2024
• Peabody's sign
  ...it is generally associated with specific symptoms or findings on physical examination. * [[Physical examination]]
  913 bytes (118 words) - 04:07, 9 February 2024
• Straight leg raise
  ...also known as '''Lasègue's sign''', is a test performed during a physical examination to determine whether a patient with lower back pain has an underlying herni ...Raise test]] is performed with the patient lying down on their back on an examination table. The examiner lifts the patient's leg while the knee is straight, a m
  2 KB (261 words) - 19:30, 11 February 2024
• Health assessment
  ...tematic method used in healthcare to collect information about a patient's physical, mental, and social health. It is a critical step in the process of providi ...person's health status. It includes a thorough medical history, a physical examination, and sometimes, diagnostic tests. The purpose of a health assessment is to
  2 KB (329 words) - 11:44, 10 February 2024
• Patrick's test
  ...lso known as the '''FABER test''' (pronounced: FAY-ber test), is a medical examination procedure used to evaluate hip joint pathology. The name "Patrick's Test" i ...]] lies flat on their back on an examination table. The [[physician]] or [[physical therapist]] flexes, abducts, and externally rotates the patient's hip by pl
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