Table of Contents

1. The History and Interviewing Process 2. Cultural Awareness 3. Examination Techniques and Equipment 4. Mental Status 5. Growth and Measurement 6. Nutrition 7. Skin, Hair, and Nails 8. Lymphatic System 9. Head and Neck 10. Eyes 11. Ears, Nose, and Throat 12. Chest and Lungs 13. Heart NEW! 14. Blood Vessels 15. Breasts and Axillae 16. Abdomen 17. Female Genitalia 18. Male Genitalia 19. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate 20. Musculoskeletal System 21. Neurologic System 22. Putting It All Together 23. Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking 24. Recording Information 25. Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations Appendix A. Assessment of Pain Appendix B. Sports Preparticipation Evaluation Appendix C. Conversion Tables Appendix D. Temperature Equivalents Appendix E. Height/Weight Tables and Charts Appendix F. Denver II Developmental Screening Tool Appendix G. Nutrition Screening Forms NEW! Appendix H. Anthropometric Measures Appendix H. Abbreviations Appendix I. Word Parts Appendix J. English-to-Spanish Translation Guide: Key Medical Questions