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    This document lists various materials and equipment used in physical assessment, along with their purposes. It includes items such as a flashlight or penlight to view the pharynx and cervix, a head mirror to direct light, and a laryngeal or dental mirror to observe the pharynx and oral cavity. Diagnostic tools like a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope are used to measure blood pressure, and thermometers measure body temperature. Additional supplies support specimen collection and patient draping/protection during exams.

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    This document lists various materials and equipment used in physical assessment, along with their purposes. It includes items such as a flashlight or penlight to view the pharynx and cervix, a head mirror to direct light, and a laryngeal or dental mirror to observe the pharynx and oral cavity. Diagnostic tools like a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope are used to measure blood pressure, and thermometers measure body temperature. Additional supplies support specimen collection and patient draping/protection during exams.

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    This document lists various materials and equipment used in physical assessment, along with their purposes. It includes items such as a flashlight or penlight to view the pharynx and cervix, a head mirror to direct light, and a laryngeal or dental mirror to observe the pharynx and oral cavity. Diagnostic tools like a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope are used to measure blood pressure, and thermometers measure body temperature. Additional supplies support specimen collection and patient draping/protection during exams.

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    Materials and Equipments For Physical Assessment

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    This document lists various materials and equipment used in physical assessment, along with their purposes. It includes items such as a flashlight or penlight to view the pharynx and cervix, a head mirror to direct light, and a laryngeal or dental mirror to observe the pharynx and oral cavity. Diagnostic tools like a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope are used to measure blood pressure, and thermometers measure body temperature. Additional supplies support specimen collection and patient draping/protection during exams.

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    Materials and Equipments for Physical Assessment

    SUPPLIES PURPOSE
    Flashlight or Penlight To assist viewing of the pharynx and cervix
    To determine the reactions of the pupils of the
    eye
    Head Mirror To direct light to a specific body area
    Laryngeal or Dental Mirror To observe pharynx and oral cavity

    Nasal Speculum To permit visualization of the lower and


    middle turbinates;
    Usually a penlight is used for illumination
    Percussion (reflex) Hammer An instrument with a rubber head to test
    reflexes.
    Neurologic Hammer To test reflexes during Neurologic Assessment
    and sensory discrimination
    Ophthalmoscope A lighted instrument to visualize the interior of
    the eye
    Otoscope A lighted instrument to visualize the eardrum
    and external auditory canal
    Smells (1 or 2 Vials) To test the sense of smell
    Sphygmomanometer and cuff To measure the blood pressure
    Stethoscope To ausculate body sounds
    Thermometer To measure body temperature
    Tuning Fork A two pronged metal instrument used to test
    hearing acuity and vibratory sense
    Vaginal Speculum To assess the cervix and the vagina
    Ayre Spatula To obtain a cervical scrape
    Assorted containers and slides For specimens
    Cotton Applicators To obtain specimens
    Disposable pads To absorb liquid
    Drapes To cover the client
    Gauze Dressings To cover wounds
    Gloves To protect the nurse
    Lubricant To ease insertion of instruments
    Sterile safety pins To test sensory function
    Tongue Blades (depressors) To depress the tongue during assessment of the
    mouth and pharynx
    Snellen Chart Used as screening test for vision

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