2b. OSCE Approach to Cervical Complaint Flashcards
1
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Landmarks to palpate on the neck
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2
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Examination of neck lymph nodes
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3
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Examination of the trachea
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4
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Examination of the thyroid
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5
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Where would you palpate the carotid pulse?
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6
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What is central neuropathy?
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- nerve entrapment by musculoskeletal or myofascial tissue
- produces parethesias in the area of the distribution of the nerve
- creates sensory dysfunction/pain
- may also decrease muscle strength
- common sites: intervertebral foramen & thoracic outlet
7
Q
Compression Test & Spurling’s Test
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8
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Neck Distraction Test
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9
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What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
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- results from compression of NV bundle (subclavian a., subclavian v., and brachial plexus) through neck and shouder
- distal pulses may be decreased or absent
- digital cyanosis and ischemia may be present
- some assoc. with sympathetic autonomic dysfunction > UE symptoms
10
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Adson’s test
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11
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Roos Test
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12
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What should you rule out before performing tests for subarachnoid irritation?
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injury to C-spine or cervical cord
13
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Nuchal Rigidity Test
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14
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Brudzinski’s Sign
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15
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Kernig Sign
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