Course 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Benign
A
Not harmful
2
Q
Anatomical position
A
A frame of reference used to describe the anatomy and movement
3
Q
Tenderness
A
Pain felt on release of pressure
4
Q
Purulent
A
Pus-like
5
Q
Organomegaly
A
Enlarged organ
6
Q
Affect
A
The pt immediate expression of emotion
7
Q
What are the four parts of a PE exam?
A
- Auscultating the heart
- Auscultating the lungs
- Palpating the abdomen
- Examining the legs
8
Q
Where is the radial pulse?
A
Wrist
9
Q
Where is the carotid pulse?
A
Neck
10
Q
Where is the femoral pulse?
A
Groin
11
Q
Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse?
A
Top of the foot
12
Q
What is posterior tibial pulse?
A
Back of the ankle or heal
13
Q
The normal pulse is a ____ pulse
A
2+
14
Q
How many systems are in a complete PE?
A
8
15
Q
Physical exam findings are documented with what appears abnormal. T or F?
A
T
16
Q
What is the “exam” called that a dr does the minute they walk through the door?
A
“No touch” exam
