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Physical Examination

Known as: General physical examination, examinations, Assessment 
A systemic evaluation of the body and its functions using visual inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The purpose is to determine the… 
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AssessedAssessment: CognitionAssessment: Pre- or Intra- or Post-ProcedureAssessment: Respiration

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AuscultationBody measure procedureNeurologic ExaminationOsteopathic Structural Examination

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History and physical examination

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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice
Part 1 Nursing process and practice: nursing practice and the nursing process standards of care and legal issues health promotion… 
1994
1994
Emergency Reduction for Pelvic Ring Disruptions and Control of Associated Hemorrhage Using the Pelvic Stabilizer
Summary:Massive hemorrhage associated with displaced pelvic fractures is one of the most serious emergencies faced by orthopaedic… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions associated with wearing removable dentures in Finnish adults.
Of a representative sample of 8000 persons aged 30 and over living in Finland, 3875 users of removable dentures were examined… 
1984
1984
Evaluating medical student clinical skill performance: relationships among self, peer, and expert ratings.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Noninvasive testing vs clinical evaluation of arterial disease. A prospective study.
In a prospective clinical study involving 458 diabetic patients, the results of noninvasive testing procedures were compared with… 
1978
1978
The determinants of muscle action in the hemiparetic lower extremity (and their effect on the examination procedure).
1977
1977
Perinephric abscess aspiration using ultrasound guidance.
A perinephric is difficult to diagnose by clinical examination and traditional radiographic imaging techniques. Five cases are… 
1974
1974
Two types of autosomal recessive pseudoxanthoma elasticum.
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: 597. Comparison of the physical assessment of children by pediatric nurse practitioners and pediatricians
1967
1967
A computer-based physical examination system.
The physical examination as it is usually recorded in the medical chart is incomplete, nonstandardized, and difficult to read… 
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