H and C Assessment Flashcards
Excessive GH
Overgrowth of entire body
Delays in Sexual development
giantism
Excessive GH after normal growth
Growth in Face, hands, and feet
NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT
Acromegaly
Deficiency in GH
Delayed puberty
Hypopituritary dwarfism
Inherited connective tissue
Tall, thin stature
Narrow face, double joined
Marfan syndrome
Genetic disorder
Cartilage → Bone
Achondroplastic dwarfism
Texture, swelling, pulsation, lumps
fingertips
position, shape, and consistency of organ or mass
fingers and thumb
To determine temp bc of thin skin
dorsal of hands and fingers
BEST for vibrations
base of fingers or ulnar surface of the hands
Anosmia
No smell
Anisocoria
two different sized pupils
Quadriplegia
paralysis in all four extremities
Hemiplegia
spastic or flaccid paralysis of one side (right or left) of body and extremities
basic knowledge and understanding
Cultural Sensitive
Apply knowledge to health care outcomes
Cultural Appropriate