Lab 2 Study guide Flashcards
What is the duodenum what quadrant?
First part of small intestine after the stomach RUQ
What is the ileum
The third portion of the small intestine between the jejunum and cecum
What is the jejunum?
The second part of the stomach between duodenum and ileum
What is the cecum
Pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines.
What us the ileo-cecal junction?
a sphincter valve that connects the ileum and the cecum
Where is the suprapubic area?
the area above the bladder
What is the umbilicus?
the belly button
What is scaphoid?
Concave abdomen
What is Ascites?
Distended belly caused by edema related to liver disease
What are the adenoids?
Small glands on roof of mouth behind soft palate
What is a facies?
A facial expression typical for a specific disease
What are some age variations for visual acuity?
-Weakened focusing power -senile hyaline plaque -cataracts
What are some age variations in the sclera?
Yellowing
What are some racial variations in the sclera
Darker skin can lead to a darker more yellow sclera
What are some normal variations in hearing due to age?
Reduced hearing due to age- presbycusis
What are some age related variations in the ear canal?
hard, thick, dry ear wax course hair
What are the 3 supplies you will need to assess HEENT?
Pen light Gloves Tongue Blade
What are two major safety precautions when assessing the GI system
-If the is pain don’t palpate -if there is pulsations don’t palpate
