components for each system

The elements for each system are listed here. 

Constitutional (all)

 • Three vital signs

 • Appearance

Head and face (all) 

• Head and face

• Palpation or percussion of face

Eyes (one)

 • Inspection of conjunctivae and lids

 Ears, nose, mouth and throat (all) 

 • Otoscopic exam of auditory canals and tympanic membranes 

 • Inspection of nasal mucosa, septum and turbinates 

 • Inspection of teeth and gums

 • Examination of oropharynx

Neck (one) 

• Neck 

 Thyroid Respiratory (all)

 • Auscultation of lungs

 • Assessment of respiratory effort 

Cardiovascular (all) 

• Auscultation of heart 

• Observation and palpation of peripheral vascular system 

Gastrointestinal (all)

 • Examination of abdomen

 • Examination of liver and spleen 

Lymphatic (one)

 • Palpation of lymph nodes in neck, axillae, groin or other location 

Extremities (one) 

• Inspection and palpation of digits and nail

Neurologic/psychiatric (one) 

• Time, place, person orientation 

• Mood and affect Other

• Additional exam components determined by the physician that are appropriate for patient’s presenting complaint