These double-sided, portable flashcards contain information regarding the steps of a physical examination and are designed to be carried by students and clerks for review immediately before a patient evaluation. Physical examination procedures for each body region are covered on the front of the card; pathology that can be encountered in that body region is detailed on the back of the card.Features include:
- A uniform format of inspection, palpation and testing procedures on each card
- Separate cards for examination of infants, well children, adolescents, older patients, and pregnant patients
- An index of signs, tests, and reflexes
- Simple illustrations for difficult concepts, such as range-of-motion diagrams for the musculoskeletal system
- Tools often used for patient evaluations, such as depression scales and height/weight cards