Admission #86: Cardiovascular Exam (with gifs)

Today we were taught how to perform the cardiovascular portion of the physical exam. We were split into small groups, and I was with four guys. Entering the classroom, the five of us were greeted by the teaching physician.

“You guys know you’re performing the exam on each other, right? So I need you all to take off your tops and get in gowns.”

Suddenly, she seemed to notice me. “Oh, not you! You can keep your top on.” 

“But you will have to perform the exam on all of them.”

These were the guys I examined:

#1: future ortho surgeon. He works out a lot, loves his protein powder shakes, and had no issues about taking his shirt off. And we are friends, so it was actually kind of fun.

#2: gunner supreme. Nervous, never goes to the gym, never sees sunlight. And pointed out my mistakes while I was doing the exam ON HIM.

#3: the oddball. Not really quite sure what to say about this kid except…he was way too encouraging about me getting all of his pulses. I declined doing his femoral artery pulse. Quickly.

#4: the guy I used to date. 

Overall conclusion: there is not enough rubbing alcohol in the world to cleanse my hands.