


Introduction to Physical Examination
Online video and DVD produced by Fitne, 2009.
Objectives
- Define terminology associated with physical examination.
- Identify techniques that are used during physical examination.
Policies
Fitne is pleased to extend preview privileges to all institutions interested in purchasing our multimedia software. See our policies for previews or fill out a preview request form.
Availability
Institutional and individual subscriptions of this series are available. Additionally, this series can be purchased on DVD.
Furthermore, we are introducing Student Subscriptions and Downloads for individual student use.
Description
Introduction to Physical Examination teaches a systematic approach for examining the adult. This approach contributes to a smooth, flowing process that minimizes the number of times the patient must change positions, conserves the patient's energy, and gathers information that is pertinent to the patient's status.
The focus of Introduction to Physical Examination is on various body systems. Introduction to Physical Examination sections include:
- Prepararing for the examination
- Overview of the general sequence of the examination
- Examination of the:
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Neck
- Upper extremeties
- Chest
- Breast
- Abdomen
- Inguinal area
- Feet and legs
- Sensory function
- Coordination
- Male examination
- Rectum/pelvis
- After the examination
Purchase
This series is available for purchase in multiple formats.
Subscriptions to our VLRC
Subscription Compatibility
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DVD Compatibility
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Student Downloads
Fitne gives you the option to buy any of our videos for a one-time price of $12. You simply download the video to your computer and you own it forever. Titles include any of the videos in the Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence Vol. I, Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence Vol. II, and Excellence in Action Series. Additionally, Physical Examination, and Cardiovascular Examination have been made available for download. These downloads are for individual student use only! These items are currently available as .mp4 files only, which can be played with iTunes and iPods as well as other .mp4-compatible devices.
| Users | Code | Price | Purchase | |
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| Introduction to Physical Examination | 1 | PE-D | $12.00 |
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Download Compatibility
| iTunes | iPod | QuickTime | Real Player | Mp4-compatible device |
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Student Subscriptions
Fitne offers a 60-day-subscription for $12 to any title in our online collection of videos and interactive programs in the Fitne Virtual Learning Resource Center (VLRC). Your subscriptions let you view the programs from anywhere for 60 days after purchase using a computer with internet access. These subscriptions are for individual student use only!
| Users | Duration | Code | Price | Purchase | |
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| Introduction to Physical Examination | 1 | 60 days | PE-V-60S | $12.00 |
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Subscription Compatibility
| Windows 95/98/ME/2000 | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 | Mac (PowerPC) | Mac (Intel) |
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Flash is required.