Midterm 1 Flashcards
Primary Prevention.
Prevention from becoming ill in the first place
Secondary Prevention
Early Detection of disease
Tertitary Prevention
Prevention of complications
Upstream Approach
Source of illness
Fundus is…
Eye
At the end of the examination, the examiner should
Review findings with patient
Second tier precaution is for
Transferable diseases
The Doppler technique
Augments Korotkoff’s sounds during blood pressure measurement.
True or Fale
Infants have the same capacity for pain as do adults.
True
Neuropathic pain implies an abnormal
Processing of Brain message
Genetics effect pain perception in male and female
True or False
True
Ascites is defined as:
an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
Moles on the abdomen are comment
True or False
True
The four layers of large, flat abdominal muscles form the:
Ventral Abdominal wall
Pyrosis is:
Pyrosis (heartburn) is a burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach from reflux of gastric acid
The abdomen normally moves when breathing until the age of ____ years.
7
Older adults have:
Decreased salivation, leading to dry mouth.
The ejaculatory duct is:
the passage formed by the joining of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle.
A prolonged painful erection of the penis is called:
priapism.
Decreased estrogen levels during menopause cause:
The uterus to enlarge
The first sign of puberty in girls is:
Development of breast and pubic hair
Vaginal lubrication during intercourse is produced by:
Bartholins Gland
The first heart sound is produced by the:
Closure of AV valve
Which of the following guidelines can be used to identify which heart sound is S1?
S1 Coincides With carotid artery pulse
Which of the following cardiac alterations occurs during pregnancy?
Increase cardiac volume
Decrease blood pressure
The ability of the heart to contract independently of any signals or stimulation is caused by:
Automacity
When auscultating the heart of a newborn within 24 hours after birth, the examiner hears a continuous sound that mimics the sound of a machine. This finding most likely indicates:
Nonclosure of ductous arteries
