How Nurses Perform a Pediatric Physical Exam 👁️
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► CHAPTERS 🤓
00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Physical Exam
00:29 Lung and Heart Sounds
01:55 Head and Neck Palpation
03:00 Ear and Eye Exam
05:13 Oral and Nasal Cavity Exam
06:26 Skin and Chest Observation
07:54 Abdominal Exam
09:40 GU and Hip Check
10:50 Neurological Reflexes
11:45 Spine Exam
12:21 Summary and Parental Guidance
► Welcome to a real-time pediatric physical exam of a 4-month-old infant, guided by a skilled healthcare provider. This video offers nursing students and future pediatric nurses a detailed look at what happens during a well-baby check, from initial observation to reflex assessments. 👶
You’ll learn how to adjust your exam techniques based on the baby’s mood, how to interact supportively with caregivers, and how to perform a calm, thorough assessment—even when the little one isn’t thrilled. Whether you’re preparing for nursing clinicals, OSCEs, the NCLEX, or your role as a future pediatric nurse or NP, this video is designed with your learning needs in mind.
🩺 See how to assess heart and lung sounds effectively while the infant is quiet.
👂 Learn how to check the ears and mouth safely—without overwhelming the baby.
🧠 Observe developmental reflexes like the palmar grasp and stepping reflex in action.
👁️ Understand what to look for when evaluating facial symmetry, red reflex, and signs of congenital concerns.
🧴 Practice abdominal assessment skills, including liver and spleen palpation, and recognize signs of hernias.
🦵 Watch how to check for proper hip alignment and leg symmetry in a calm and controlled way.
💬 Throughout the video, you’ll also hear how the provider explains each step and reassures the parent—an important communication skill for nurses in any pediatric setting.
This is the kind of hands-on pediatric experience nursing students are expected to understand during clinicals and check-offs. If you're preparing for the NCLEX, nursing school practicals, or working toward your Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) goals, this video gives you a realistic, skills-based foundation.
► THE PROF 📚🏫
Dr. Amy Howells is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle, Washington.
She graduated as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) from the University of Texas, Houston in 2005, and practised as an instructor, later as an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed two post-master’s certificates in nursing education and acute care PNP, and finally obtained her PhD in Nursing from the same university in 2014. In 2016, she joined the University of Washington to facilitate the creation of the acute care PNP track.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Howells teaches courses on Pediatric Nursing.
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