By
Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Description
Video 13 from the Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Video Series shows a complete initial examination during the first
trimester of pregnancy, and key assessments and findings during the third trimester. It combines body-system assessments within the same
region, shows developmental adaptations in examination techniques, highlights pregnancy and fetal assessments, and compares expected
findings early and late in pregnancy. In the first trimester, it shows how to perform a general survey, assess vital signs, and measure
height and weight. It continues with examination of the musculoskeletal system; legs; head and face; eyes, ears, nose, and throat; neck;
extremities; thorax and lungs; heart; breasts; abdomen; genitalia; and pelvis. It includes a scenario about health promotion during pregnancy.
In the third trimester, it covers vital signs and measurements; examination of the musculoskeletal system, legs, thorax and lungs, heart,
breasts, abdomen, and fetus; and health promotion topics.
