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
