Examination Skill assessment Checklist

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0 not performed, 1 performed unsatisfactorily, 2 performed satisfactorily

TASK: Perform examination of breast on the given mannequin

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1 Introduction Greet the patient and introduce yourself Explain the procedure and gain the consent of the patient. Ensure privacy and always have a female attendant. Position the patient correctly (semi-recumbent 45%) with appropriate draping. Wash your hands/warm them

2 Inspection Examine & compare both sides: Symmetry & Contour Skin condition: Dimpling / Puckering, peau d orange, ulceration, discoloration, Engorged veins Nipple-areola complex: Surface(cracks/fissures), discharge, retraction Arms and thorax: (edema, distended veins)

3 Palpation With gentle rotatory mini-movement using the fingers palpate the: The four quadrants in a circular manner Axillary tail of Spence Nipple-areola complex Inframammary fold Repeat the same steps for other breast

4 Check the lymph nodal status Palpate the following groups Axillary (Use Right hand to examine left axilla and vice versa) Supraclavicular

5 Conclusion Finish up your exam with thanking the patient and draping her Wash your hands and summarize your findings

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