lecture 6: thoracic/ abdominal scanning exam

Question 1

where does shingles like to break out in

Answer 1

in the thoracic dermatome area

Question 2

how do you name the type of scoliosis

Answer 2

named by the curve of convexity

Question 3

optimal respiration invovles both ____ and ___ ___ expansion

Answer 3

abdominal and lower rib

Question 4

how do u assess respitory excursion

Answer 4

1st thru observation

Question 5

what is the respiratory excursion for these levels
- t1-t6
-t7-t10
-t11-t12

Answer 5

anterior elevation
bucket handle
caliper

Question 6

what is a positive finding for superficial abdominal reflex (T7-T12)

Answer 6

abdomen contracts towards stimulus (this is normal)

Question 7

what is a negative finding for superficial abdominal reflex

Answer 7

absence of reflex which is abnormal

Question 8

what are the transition zones for the slump test

Answer 8

C6, T6, and L4

Question 9

what is the patient position for aortic pulse palpation

Answer 9

supine w knee flexed

Question 10

what is the abnormal aortic pulse palpation

Answer 10

> 3 cm (wide)

Question 11

if there is pain with aortic pulse palpation what does that indicate

Answer 11

possible AAA … (if they start having leg pain and weak then call EMS)

Question 12

what is located in the R UQ

Answer 12

liver
gallbladder
r kidney
pancreas
duodenum
portions of colon

Question 13

what is located in the R LQ

Answer 13

appendix
R ovary , tube
R spermatic cord
cecum
portion of colon

Question 14

what is in the L LQ

Answer 14

sigmoid colon , L ovary & tube , L spermatic cord

Question 15

when would u do a chest auscultation

Answer 15

-sob
-illness
-coughing

Question 16

what is the normal hemoglobin levles (RBC)

Answer 16

12-18

Question 17

if a patient has a hemoglobin level of < 8 g/dL what would u do

Answer 17

no exercise , basic ADLS may be ok

Question 18

if a patient has a hemoglobin level of 8-10 g/dL what would u do

Answer 18

light exercise/activity allowed

Question 19

if a patient has a hemoglobin level of >10 g/dL what would u do

Answer 19

resistance exercise as tolerated

Question 20

what is the normla % for hematocrit level

Answer 20

37-52%

Question 21

if a patient has a hematocrit level of <25% what would u do

Answer 21

no exercise , basic ADLS may be ok

Question 22

if a patient has a hematocrit level of 25-30% what would u do

Answer 22

light exercise

Question 23

if a patient has a hematocrit level of > 30-32 what would u do

Answer 23

resistance exercise as tolerated

Question 24

what is normla WBC

Answer 24

4500-11000

Question 25

if a patient has a WBC of < 1000 what would u do

Answer 25

pt & PT wear masks and no exercise

Question 26

if a patient has a WBC of 1000-5000 what would u do

Answer 26

light or possibly no exercise

Question 27

what is the normal platelets level

Answer 27

150000-450000

Question 28

if a patient has a platelets count < 20000 what does that mean

Answer 28

no exercise, basic ADLs , AROM , walking may be okay

Question 29

if a patient has a platelets count of 20000-30000 what does that mean

Answer 29

light exercise

Question 30

if a patient has a platelets count of 30000-50000 what does that mean

Answer 30

moderate exercise

Question 31

if a patient has a platelets count of > 50,0000 what does that mean

Answer 31

progressive resistive exercise as tolerated

Question 32

what is the normal blood glucose level

Answer 32

80-120

Question 33

if someone blood glucose is < 70 mg/dL what shoudl u do

Answer 33

give them card snack

Question 34

if someone blood glucose is > 180-200 mg/dL what shoudl u do

Answer 34

may need insulin dose

Question 35

if blood glucose reading levels of > 400 what can this result in

Answer 35

HA
confusion
nausea
weak and rapid pulse

Question 36

what is the normal fasting blood glucose level

Answer 36

70-110