lecture 6: thoracic/ abdominal scanning exam Flashcards
where does shingles like to break out in
in the thoracic dermatome area
how do you name the type of scoliosis
named by the curve of convexity
optimal respiration invovles both ____ and ___ ___ expansion
abdominal and lower rib
how do u assess respitory excursion
1st thru observation
what is the respiratory excursion for these levels
- t1-t6
-t7-t10
-t11-t12
anterior elevation
bucket handle
caliper
what is a positive finding for superficial abdominal reflex (T7-T12)
abdomen contracts towards stimulus (this is normal)
what is a negative finding for superficial abdominal reflex
absence of reflex which is abnormal
what are the transition zones for the slump test
C6, T6, and L4
what is the patient position for aortic pulse palpation
supine w knee flexed
what is the abnormal aortic pulse palpation
> 3 cm (wide)
if there is pain with aortic pulse palpation what does that indicate
possible AAA … (if they start having leg pain and weak then call EMS)
what is located in the R UQ
liver
gallbladder
r kidney
pancreas
duodenum
portions of colon
what is located in the R LQ
appendix
R ovary , tube
R spermatic cord
cecum
portion of colon
what is in the L LQ
sigmoid colon , L ovary & tube , L spermatic cord
when would u do a chest auscultation
-sob
-illness
-coughing
what is the normal hemoglobin levles (RBC)
12-18
if a patient has a hemoglobin level of < 8 g/dL what would u do
no exercise , basic ADLS may be ok
if a patient has a hemoglobin level of 8-10 g/dL what would u do
light exercise/activity allowed
if a patient has a hemoglobin level of >10 g/dL what would u do
resistance exercise as tolerated
what is the normla % for hematocrit level
37-52%
if a patient has a hematocrit level of <25% what would u do
no exercise , basic ADLS may be ok
if a patient has a hematocrit level of 25-30% what would u do
light exercise
if a patient has a hematocrit level of > 30-32 what would u do
resistance exercise as tolerated
what is normla WBC
4500-11000
if a patient has a WBC of < 1000 what would u do
pt & PT wear masks and no exercise
if a patient has a WBC of 1000-5000 what would u do
light or possibly no exercise
what is the normal platelets level
150000-450000
if a patient has a platelets count < 20000 what does that mean
no exercise, basic ADLs , AROM , walking may be okay
if a patient has a platelets count of 20000-30000 what does that mean
light exercise
if a patient has a platelets count of 30000-50000 what does that mean
moderate exercise
if a patient has a platelets count of > 50,0000 what does that mean
progressive resistive exercise as tolerated
what is the normal blood glucose level
80-120
if someone blood glucose is < 70 mg/dL what shoudl u do
give them card snack
if someone blood glucose is > 180-200 mg/dL what shoudl u do
may need insulin dose
if blood glucose reading levels of > 400 what can this result in
HA
confusion
nausea
weak and rapid pulse
what is the normal fasting blood glucose level
70-110
