Overview of Pediatric Physical Assessment Overview of Pediatric ...

4/5/2011Murmurs• Classic description– Grade I-VI– Descriptive terms• Crescendo, decrescendo, harsh,blowing, soft• AuscultationLungs– Do not confuse upper airwaysounds with lung sounds– Equal breath sounds– Rales, ronchi, wheezingAbdomen• Inspect the shapeUmbilical Hernia• Auscult for bowel sounds– Normal should be heard every10 - 30 seconds• Palpate for masses, tenderness• MalesGenitaliaGenitalia– Location of urethral meatus– Presence or absence ofcircumcision– Penis– Tanner staging– Anal structure– Testes• Descended, undescended, orretractile14