Extraoral Exam Flashcards
gait
manners of walking
Hemiplegia
paralysis one side
Hemiplegia is usually from
stroke
Paraplegia
paralysis both sides
Hemiparesis
Weakness one side
Paraparesis
Weakness on both sides
Ataxic
presence of abnormal, uncoordinated movements.
Describes signs and symptoms without reference to specific diseases
Parkinsonian
motor disturbances-resting tremors
parkinsonian includes (4)
tremor
rigidity
postural instability
hypokinesia
hypokineasia
partial or complete loss of muscle control
ataxia gait
abnormal, uncoordinated movements
unsteady, staggering gait
walking is uncoordinated and not ordered
symptoms of ataxic gait (5)
lack of proper coordination unsteady gait with a potential to stumble and fall frequent falling episode lack of muscle coordination in the legs ambulation difficulities
parkinsons gait
taking small, shuffling steps
parkinsons gait (3)
moving more slowly than expected for your age
taking jerky steps
freezing of gait
freezing of gait
lose the ability of pick up their feet, which makes them “stuck” in place
interacting with wheelchair riders (5)
avoid presumptions about a persons physical abilities
greet a wheelchair user the same as you would anyone
speak directly to the person who uses the wheelchair
learn the locations of accessible ramps, doors, and parking
offer to help when appropriate
triggers of freezing of gait (3)
anxiety
crowds
feeling of being rushed
wheelchair transfer, if possible…
leave in wheelchair if possible (headrest, back recline)
If must transfer, then (5)
Position wheelchair as close as possible Lock all wheels in place Fold footrests out of way Ask pt. what works best Use your legs!
Ask pt. what works best (2)
Lift under armpits?
Hold onto belt in back?
stature (2)
short
tall
habitus
thin
obese
marfans syndrome
genetic disorder affects the bodys connective tissue
marfans syndrome effects about
1-5,000
marfans syndrome symptoms (6)
Tall Thin Arachnodactily Wingspan > height Chest concavity Heart murmur? (can have a weakened aorta)
scoliosis
side curvature
kyphosis
roundback
Head Lice (4)
The hair should be discreetly observed for nits white egg cases not dandruff! New strain is resistant to most meds Dismiss pt and vacuum chair Fresh headrest cover for every patient
Facial landmarks (6)
- Outer canthus
- Inner canthus
- Ala
- Philtrum
- Tragus
- Nasion
outer canthus and inner canthus
where upper and lower lids meet
ala
wing of nose
philtrum
narrow groove
tragus
pointed eminence of ear
nasion
bridge of the nose
HEENT
head eyes ears nose throat
head and facial form: symmetry
head eyes ears nose throat
prognathic profile
mandible protrudes in front of maxilla (class 3 bite)
retrognathic
mandible is set further back than maxilla
can look like an overbite
head and neck exam look for (4)
lumps in neck
hoarseness
scratchy throat that doesnt get better
pain in neck, jaws or ears
head and neck exam includes (3)
nosebleeds
congestion
trouble swallowing
most important symtpom during a head and neck exam
trouble swalllowing
important, doesnt go away
skin lesions
hands, arms, neck, face, ears rash, mole, patch chronic, non healing lesion change in pre-existing lesion sun exposure
most common skin cancer/lesion
basal cell
where do you find basal cell
middle 2/3 of face
basal cell wont —
heal
basal cell is usually —
benign
cases of basal cell per year
3 million in the US
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (3)
irregular borders
“crusty” surface
persistent thick rough scaly patches that may bleed
squamous cell carcinoma is – like
wart, raised borders
melanoma (3)
multiple colors
irregular borders
flat or slightly raised borders and somewhat asymmetrical in form
Nodular melanomas are
aggressive lesions that have only a vertical growth
melanoma is highly —
infiltrative
causative factor of melanoma is usually
UV exposure
melanoma is more common with (2)
fairer skin
relatives with cancer
parts of the eyes (3)
pupil: black
sclera: white
iris: colored
ptosis
lid lag
drooping of the eyelid
ptosis is sometimes a sign of
past stroke
Ocular hypertelorism
excess spacing between eyes
Ocular hypertelorism concern
common in syndromes and congenital diseases/defects
how should pupils retract to light
equally
Exophthalmos
abnormal protrusion of the eye
Exophthalmos is a sign of
hyperthyroidism
hepatotoxicity
yellow sclera
most common eye infection
occular herpes type 1 (from lips to eye)
swollen lymph node vs normal lymph node
normal is compressible like a grape
lymph nodes act as –
filters
lymph nodes are part of the
lymphatic system (thymus, spleen, bone marrow)
most lymph nodes that swell are on the
head/neck
lymph node groups (4)
Cervical (head / neck)
Axillary (underarm)
Inguinal (groin)
Internal (pelvic, abdominal, thoracic)
you cant palpate the — lymph nodes
internal
Cervical Lymph Nodes (9)
1 = submental 2 = submandibular 3 = parotid / jugulodigastric 4 = preauricular 5 = postauricular 6 = occipital 7 = ant. cervical chain 8 = supraclavicular 9 = post. cervical chain
Lymph node palpation sequence (6)
Ahead and behind ear Slide down to under angle of mandible Slide down to SCM Turn head opposite way Anterior & posterior borders Slide down to above collarbone
Healthy lymph nodes (2)
Soft like a grape (Vs. firm like a handball)
Moveable (Vs. fixed (attached))
Lymphadenopathy is any abnormality in (3)
size
consistency
number
Describe any abnormality fully: (5)
Location Size (<1cm.>) Tenderness Consistency Mobility
most common lymphadenopathy
cervical (head/neck)
Cervical lymph node enlargement rule out (3)
teeth
tonsils
respiratory
Cervical lymph node enlargement
search for
watch for
cancer
2 weeks; if still present, refer to ENT
why 2 weeks?
virus can last up to 2 weeks
Clues to routine swelling from recent infection (6)
Tender Mobile Current or recent viral infection Bilateral Predictable locations Long duration without change
Mumps
infection of the parotid gland
symptoms of mumps (2)
swelling in the cheek + sore lymph nodes
Neck (thyroid) (2)
Larynx & trachea (windpipe)
“Adam’s apple”
Thyroid exam (5)
Gently place fingers on either side of Adam’s Apple Then slide to just below it Ask patient to swallow Feel gland rise up, then drop back Feel for any asymmetry or lumps
Lip landmarks (3)
Philtrum
Vermillion border
Commisures
Commisures (2)
angles
corners
Angular Chelitis (2)
corners of mouth
usually, candida