examinations Flashcards
1
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normal capillary refill time
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< 3seconds
2
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protective sensation based on monofilaments #
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5.07
3
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ABI calculation
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tibial systolic blood pressure / brachial systolic blood pressure
4
Q
normal ABI value
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1.0
5
Q
melanoma exam (ABCDE)
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A = asymmetry : when half mole doesn't match other half B = Border: irregular edges C = color : color varies throughout D = diameter : > 6mm E = elevation or evolving
6
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wound basic exam components
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location size, shape, girth tissue characteristics (color, temperature) exudate characteristics tunneling or undermining presence sensory integrity signs of infection pain
7
Q
sanguineous exudate
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red, bloody discharge
8
Q
serous exudate
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clear, watery discharge
9
Q
purulent exudate
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yellow/tan/green, infection potentially
10
Q
pruritus
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itching
common in diabetes, drug hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism
11
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urticaria
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smooth, red, elevated patches of skin
hives
allergic response!
12
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nail clubbing indicative of
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Cardiac disease often - cyanosis lung pathology biliary cirrhosis neoplasm GI involvement often present at birth = normal
13
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cyanotic skin indicative of
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LACK OF OXYGEN
congestive heart failure
advanced lung disease
venous obstruction
14
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pallor skin indicative of
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lack of color/paleness anemia internal hemorrhage lack of sunlight exposure temporary pallor see with arterial insufficiency, chills, shock, nervousness
15
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yellow skin indicative of
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JAUNDICE liver disease most common aging uterine or liver malignancies pregnancy
