This document provides guidance on performing a general physical assessment, with a focus on examination of the skin, lymph nodes, thyroid, abdomen, and evaluation of stool and urine. The assessment involves inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of various areas of the body. Key areas to examine include skin characteristics, lymph nodes for size and tenderness, the thyroid gland's size and consistency, the abdomen for masses or tenderness, and analyzing urine and stool colors and contents for abnormalities.

1. General Physical Assessment C. Richard Finley, Ed.D, PA-C Associate Professor Acting Department Chair Assistant Academic Director Physician Assistant Department College of Allied Health & Nursing

2. Examination of the Skin

6. MOLE WARNING SIGNS The "ABCD" rule & Melanoma Danger Signs

12. Examination of the Lymph Nodes

14. Cervical Nodes

20. Examination of the Thyroid

25. Examination of the Abdomen

28. Anatomical Locations

32. Listen for bruits over the renal arteries, iliac arteries, and aorta

40. Special Tests

46. Evaluation of Stool and Urine