PE Vocab Flashcards
EOMI
Extra-ocular muscle intact
Lymphadenopathy
The disease of lymph nodes in which the size and number of lymph nodes are abnormal
Gallop
an abnormal condition where a third and fourth sound are heard in the heart
Cachexia
weakness or wasting of the body due to chronic physical illness
Obtunded
Having diminished arousal & awareness
AT/NC
Atraumatic/Normocephalic
Angioedema
Rapid swelling and edema under the skin or mucosa
Anisocoria
Unequal pupils
Anicteria
Sclera not accompanied by jaundice
Scleral Icterus
Scleral yellowing; accompanied by jaundice (indicative of liver failure0
Cerumen
Earwax
Hematoma
Bleeding
Boggy Turbinates
Swollen inner nose
DMM
Dry Mucous Membrane
Dental Caries
AKA cavities; permanently damaged areas in the teeth where tiny holes have developed
Edentulous
Lacking teeth
Sleep Apnea
Condition where breathing is paused during sleep
Tonsil Hypertrophy
Enlargement of the tonsils that can cause sleep apnea, loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing food, change in voice & difficulty breathing
Halitosis
Bad Breath
Peritonsillar abscess
Bacterial infection resulting from untreated strep throat or tonsillitis that involves formation of pus-like pockets near the tonsils.
PTA
Peritonia Abscess
Carotid Bruit
Hearing the systolic sound over the carotid artery
Extrasystoles
Extra beats
5 types of distal pulses
- Carotid
- Radial
- Femoral
- PT - Posterior tibialis (behind the medial maleolus (bump on the inner side)
- DP - Dorsalis Pedis (on top of the foot)
CTAB
Clear to Auscultation Bilaterally
Organs Used during Normal Respiratory Function
Vs.
Organs Used during Respiratory Dysfunction/High Metablic O2 Demand
During normal respiratory function, diaphragm and intercostal tissues are used where as during respitory dysfunction like asthma attacks, accessory organs are used
TTP
Tender to Palpate; an abdominal PE terminology
Murphy’s Sign
Indicates inflammation of the gallbladder
McBurney’s Point Tenderness
Indicates appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause bleeding
Adnexal
Ovaries-related
Indwelling Catheter
a catheter inside the body that drains urine from bladder into a bag placed outside the body; could be used in cases of urinary incontinence or urinary retention
Indwelling
Inside the body
Urinary Retention
Inability to urinate
Inguinal Hernia
Protrusion of small intestine content into the inguinal canal in the scrotum area; causes pain and discomfort specially with exercise, movement, and coughing.
Bimanual Exam
Examination of the cervix and vagina with the index finger to test for bleeding and abnormality in size, texture
Speculum Exam
Cervical and vaginal examination done during labor using a speculum to look for amniotic fluid that may have spilled into the vault due to premature rupture of the amniotic sac
Contusion
A region of soft tissue where capillaries have ruptured and damage has been sustained due to trauma
FROM
Full ROM
CSMT
Circulatory, Sensory, Motor, Tendon; a PE finding of musculo-skeletal system
Phlebitis
Inflammation of the Walls of a vein
Homan’s Sign
An indication of incipient or established thrombosis in the leg veins in which slight pain occurs at the back of the knee or calf when, with the knee bent, the ankle is slowly and gently dorsiflexed.
Abnormal Skin Colors
Jaundice
Cyanotic
Pallor
What are different types of rashes
- Urticaria
- Petechiae
- Purpura
Hives
Urticaria
Induration
Cellulitis
Fluctuance
Abscess
Warmth
Calor
Pus-like
Purulent
Lymphangitis
Spreading infection of the skin
Speech Abnormalities Found in a Nonfocal Neuro-Exam
- Aphasia
2. Dysarthria
Dysarthria
Inability to verbalize/express thoughts–associated with stroke
A&Ox3
Alert & Orientedx3
Pronator Drift
Inability to hold an arm against the force of gravity; it is a neurological finding associated with motor weakness
Hypoesthesia
Decreased sensation/neurological finding
Numbness
Absent Sensation
Grip Strengths
An UE strength test done during a neurological PE
Ptosis
Drooping of an eyelid
Abnormal Gait Assessments
Ataxic- lack of coordination
Antalgic- lack of balance; tendency to stand on one foot due to shortness of the other foot
Dysmetria
Abnormal finger to nose, heel to shin
Romberg Positive
Neurological PE that looks for loss of balance/excessive swinging with eyes open and closed with the pt standing upright with feet together; tests for proprioceptors
Dysdiodachokinesia
Tests for rapid alternative movements; a neurological PE
RAM
Rapid Alternative Movement
Hypomanic
Inappropriately happy/energetic; poor eye contact
Battle’s Sign
Ecchymosis of the mastoid (area behind the ear) indicative of skull fracture and underlying brain trauma)
Crepitus of the Respiratory S
the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.
Rectal Laxity
Decreased Rectal Tone
GCS
Glassgow Coma Scale (a neurological abnormality)
Mottled Face
Skin marked with smears of color
ETT
Endotracheal Tube
Airway Patency
Open, unobstructed airways
Coding
Slang term referring to cardiopulmonary arrest; require immediate transfer to a location where resuscitation can be done
Fontanel
Flatness of head in an infant; not sunken in or bulging out
MMM
Moist Mucous Membrane
Postictal
An altered state of consciousness following a seizure attack characterized by confusion, headache, drowsiness, nausea, and HTN
Nasal Flaring
Widening of the nostrils during breathing; is indicative of difficulty breathing
Pleural Effusion
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity that makes breathing difficult by limiting lung expansion
PTX
Pneumothorax; a codition where the pleural cavity fills with excessive air, leading to collapsed lungs
HSM
Hepato-Spelnomegaly
SAH
Subarachnoid Hermorrhage; bleeding into the space b/w pia matter and arachnoid membrane
