The head-to-toe exam is also called.

• A. Focused Assessment
• B. Detailed Physical Exam
• C. Rapid Screening
• D. Comprehensive Check

Answer: (B)

The head-to-toe examination is a thorough, systematic assessment of the entire body to uncover injuries or illnesses that might not be obvious at first glance. This approach is best described as a detailed physical exam. It involves moving from head to toe and checking each region (head/face, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, back, extremities) and evaluating neurological status, looking for signs of trauma or illness (often using a DCAP-BTLS check for injuries).

This differs from a focused assessment, which zeroes in on a single symptom or body system, or a rapid screening, which is a quick sweep to identify obvious problems during the primary survey. A comprehensive check is a vague phrasing and not the standard term used in practice. So, the accurate label for this thorough, head-to-toe evaluation is a detailed physical exam.